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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.74, 26,408.98 and 16,962.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.74, 26,408.98 and 16,962.94 is: 23,314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.74 : 26,408.98 = 16,962.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.74/26,408.98 = 16,962.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.74x = 26,408.98 × 16,962.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.74x = 447,973,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,973,943.20/19,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.08

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