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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,216.74, 26,411.72 and 16,964.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,216.74, 26,411.72 and 16,964.94 is: 23,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,216.74 : 26,411.72 = 16,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,216.74/26,411.72 = 16,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,216.74x = 26,411.72 × 16,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,216.74x = 448,073,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,073,245.10/19,216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,316.82

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