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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,071.14, 26,308.82 and 16,549.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,071.14, 26,308.82 and 16,549.71 is: 22,830.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,071.14 : 26,308.82 = 16,549.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,071.14/26,308.82 = 16,549.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,071.14x = 26,308.82 × 16,549.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,071.14x = 435,403,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,403,191.07/19,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.48

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