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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,200.37, 26,507.87 and 17,070.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,200.37, 26,507.87 and 17,070.01 is: 23,566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,200.37 : 26,507.87 = 17,070.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,200.37/26,507.87 = 17,070.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,200.37x = 26,507.87 × 17,070.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,200.37x = 452,489,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,489,715.49/19,200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,566.72

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