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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.44, 26,516.10 and 16,948.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.44, 26,516.10 and 16,948.96 is: 23,378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.44 : 26,516.10 = 16,948.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.44/26,516.10 = 16,948.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.44x = 26,516.10 × 16,948.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.44x = 449,420,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,420,318.26/19,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,378.77

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