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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.92, 26,529.96 and 16,708.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.92, 26,529.96 and 16,708.36 is: 23,048.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.92 : 26,529.96 = 16,708.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.92/26,529.96 = 16,708.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.92x = 26,529.96 × 16,708.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.92x = 443,272,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,272,122.47/19,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,048.77

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