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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,070.55, 26,302.86 and 16,708.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,070.55, 26,302.86 and 16,708.59 is: 23,045.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,070.55 : 26,302.86 = 16,708.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,070.55/26,302.86 = 16,708.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,070.55x = 26,302.86 × 16,708.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,070.55x = 439,483,703.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,483,703.57/19,070.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,045.15

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