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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,317.43, 26,631.88 and 16,514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,317.43, 26,631.88 and 16,514.91 is: 22,768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,317.43 : 26,631.88 = 16,514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,317.43/26,631.88 = 16,514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,317.43x = 26,631.88 × 16,514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,317.43x = 439,822,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,822,995.45/19,317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,768.20

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