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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.96, 26,616.03 and 16,926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.96, 26,616.03 and 16,926.18 is: 23,306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.96 : 26,616.03 = 16,926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.96/26,616.03 = 16,926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.96x = 26,616.03 × 16,926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.96x = 450,507,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,507,714.67/19,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,306.19

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