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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.81, 26,924.10 and 16,701.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.81, 26,924.10 and 16,701.53 is: 23,030.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.81 : 26,924.10 = 16,701.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.81/26,924.10 = 16,701.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.81x = 26,924.10 × 16,701.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.81x = 449,673,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,673,529.25/19,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.88

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