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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,212.73, 26,406.23 and 16,960.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,212.73, 26,406.23 and 16,960.93 is: 23,311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,212.73 : 26,406.23 = 16,960.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,212.73/26,406.23 = 16,960.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,212.73x = 26,406.23 × 16,960.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,212.73x = 447,874,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,874,218.59/19,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,311.33

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