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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.27, 26,323.59 and 16,555.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.27, 26,323.59 and 16,555.93 is: 22,843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.27 : 26,323.59 = 16,555.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.27/26,323.59 = 16,555.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.27x = 26,323.59 × 16,555.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.27x = 435,811,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,811,513.39/19,078.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,843.35

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