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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,076.88, 26,311.64 and 16,714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,076.88, 26,311.64 and 16,714.92 is: 23,053.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,076.88 : 26,311.64 = 16,714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,076.88/26,311.64 = 16,714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,076.88x = 26,311.64 × 16,714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,076.88x = 439,796,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,796,874.09/19,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,053.92

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