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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.98, 26,278.67 and 16,691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.98, 26,278.67 and 16,691.02 is: 23,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.98 : 26,278.67 = 16,691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.98/26,278.67 = 16,691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.98x = 26,278.67 × 16,691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.98x = 438,617,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,617,723.09/19,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,020.95

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