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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,058.86, 26,242.51 and 16,930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,058.86, 26,242.51 and 16,930.70 is: 23,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,058.86 : 26,242.51 = 16,930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,058.86/26,242.51 = 16,930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,058.86x = 26,242.51 × 16,930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,058.86x = 444,304,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,304,034.51/19,058.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,312.21

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