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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,919.72, 26,764.99 and 16,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,919.72, 26,764.99 and 16,228.60 is: 24,239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,919.72 : 26,764.99 = 16,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,919.72/26,764.99 = 16,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,919.72x = 26,764.99 × 16,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,919.72x = 434,358,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,358,316.71/17,919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,239.12

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