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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,049.63, 26,274.05 and 16,687.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,049.63, 26,274.05 and 16,687.67 is: 23,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,049.63 : 26,274.05 = 16,687.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,049.63/26,274.05 = 16,687.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,049.63x = 26,274.05 × 16,687.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,049.63x = 438,452,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,452,461.15/19,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,016.33

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