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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,083.79, 26,276.97 and 16,561.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,083.79, 26,276.97 and 16,561.45 is: 22,803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,083.79 : 26,276.97 = 16,561.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,083.79/26,276.97 = 16,561.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,083.79x = 26,276.97 × 16,561.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,083.79x = 435,184,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,184,724.81/19,083.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,803.89

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