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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.22, 26,329.80 and 16,678.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.22, 26,329.80 and 16,678.58 is: 23,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.22 : 26,329.80 = 16,678.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.22/26,329.80 = 16,678.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.22x = 26,329.80 × 16,678.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.22x = 439,143,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,143,675.68/19,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,060.37

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