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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.72, 26,579.28 and 16,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.72, 26,579.28 and 16,901.76 is: 23,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.72 : 26,579.28 = 16,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.72/26,579.28 = 16,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.72x = 26,579.28 × 16,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.72x = 449,236,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,236,611.53/19,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,316.71

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