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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.96, 26,330.84 and 16,679.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.96, 26,330.84 and 16,679.33 is: 23,061.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.96 : 26,330.84 = 16,679.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.96/26,330.84 = 16,679.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.96x = 26,330.84 × 16,679.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.96x = 439,180,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,180,686.14/19,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,061.42

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