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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,196.73, 26,384.30 and 16,944.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,196.73, 26,384.30 and 16,944.93 is: 23,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,196.73 : 26,384.30 = 16,944.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,196.73/26,384.30 = 16,944.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,196.73x = 26,384.30 × 16,944.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,196.73x = 447,080,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,080,095.42/19,196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,289.39

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