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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,122.63, 26,323.73 and 16,589.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,122.63, 26,323.73 and 16,589.84 is: 22,837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,122.63 : 26,323.73 = 16,589.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,122.63/26,323.73 = 16,589.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,122.63x = 26,323.73 × 16,589.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,122.63x = 436,706,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,706,254.34/19,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.14

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