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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,120.14, 26,371.17 and 16,758.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,120.14, 26,371.17 and 16,758.18 is: 23,113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,120.14 : 26,371.17 = 16,758.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,120.14/26,371.17 = 16,758.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,120.14x = 26,371.17 × 16,758.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,120.14x = 441,932,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,932,813.67/19,120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,113.47

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