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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,048.71, 26,337.39 and 16,684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,048.71, 26,337.39 and 16,684.08 is: 23,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,048.71 : 26,337.39 = 16,684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,048.71/26,337.39 = 16,684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,048.71x = 26,337.39 × 16,684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,048.71x = 439,415,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,415,121.75/19,048.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,067.97

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