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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,867.86, 27,368.69 and 17,026.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,867.86, 27,368.69 and 17,026.11 is: 23,454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,867.86 : 27,368.69 = 17,026.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,867.86/27,368.69 = 17,026.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,867.86x = 27,368.69 × 17,026.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,867.86x = 465,982,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,982,241.37/19,867.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.07

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