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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,120.39, 26,371.52 and 16,758.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,120.39, 26,371.52 and 16,758.43 is: 23,113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,120.39 : 26,371.52 = 16,758.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,120.39/26,371.52 = 16,758.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,120.39x = 26,371.52 × 16,758.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,120.39x = 441,945,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,945,188.12/19,120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,113.82

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