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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,058.15, 26,285.78 and 16,696.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,058.15, 26,285.78 and 16,696.19 is: 23,028.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,058.15 : 26,285.78 = 16,696.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,058.15/26,285.78 = 16,696.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,058.15x = 26,285.78 × 16,696.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,058.15x = 438,872,484.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,872,484.63/19,058.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,028.07

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