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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,071.14, 26,303.70 and 16,709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,071.14, 26,303.70 and 16,709.18 is: 23,045.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,071.14 : 26,303.70 = 16,709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,071.14/26,303.70 = 16,709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,071.14x = 26,303.70 × 16,709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,071.14x = 439,513,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,513,257.97/19,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,045.99

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