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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,050.37, 26,339.66 and 16,685.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,050.37, 26,339.66 and 16,685.71 is: 23,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,050.37 : 26,339.66 = 16,685.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,050.37/26,339.66 = 16,685.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,050.37x = 26,339.66 × 16,685.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,050.37x = 439,495,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,495,844.83/19,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,070.20

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