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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,468.38, 26,872.24 and 16,843.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,468.38, 26,872.24 and 16,843.98 is: 23,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,468.38 : 26,872.24 = 16,843.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,468.38/26,872.24 = 16,843.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,468.38x = 26,872.24 × 16,843.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,468.38x = 452,635,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,635,473.12/19,468.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,249.78

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