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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,346.55, 26,638.67 and 16,942.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,346.55, 26,638.67 and 16,942.67 is: 23,328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,346.55 : 26,638.67 = 16,942.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,346.55/26,638.67 = 16,942.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,346.55x = 26,638.67 × 16,942.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,346.55x = 451,330,204.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,330,204.11/19,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.72

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