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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,517.72, 26,919.66 and 16,833.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,517.72, 26,919.66 and 16,833.68 is: 23,217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,517.72 : 26,919.66 = 16,833.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,517.72/26,919.66 = 16,833.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,517.72x = 26,919.66 × 16,833.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,517.72x = 453,156,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,156,942.15/19,517.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,217.72

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