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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,382.99, 26,733.89 and 16,698.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,382.99, 26,733.89 and 16,698.75 is: 23,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,382.99 : 26,733.89 = 16,698.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,382.99/26,733.89 = 16,698.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,382.99x = 26,733.89 × 16,698.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,382.99x = 446,422,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,422,462.14/19,382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,031.67

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