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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.91, 26,652.10 and 16,973.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.91, 26,652.10 and 16,973.07 is: 23,349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.91 : 26,652.10 = 16,973.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.91/26,652.10 = 16,973.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.91x = 26,652.10 × 16,973.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.91x = 452,367,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,367,958.95/19,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,349.34

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