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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.71, 26,331.87 and 16,680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.71, 26,331.87 and 16,680.08 is: 23,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.71 : 26,331.87 = 16,680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.71/26,331.87 = 16,680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.71x = 26,331.87 × 16,680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.71x = 439,217,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,217,698.15/19,044.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.45

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