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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,045.71, 26,333.25 and 16,681.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,045.71, 26,333.25 and 16,681.08 is: 23,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,045.71 : 26,333.25 = 16,681.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,045.71/26,333.25 = 16,681.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,045.71x = 26,333.25 × 16,681.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,045.71x = 439,267,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,267,049.91/19,045.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,063.83

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