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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,355.57, 26,651.09 and 16,951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,355.57, 26,651.09 and 16,951.68 is: 23,341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,355.57 : 26,651.09 = 16,951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,355.57/26,651.09 = 16,951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,355.57x = 26,651.09 × 16,951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,355.57x = 451,780,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,780,664.57/19,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,341.13

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