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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,123.74, 26,367.93 and 16,466.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,123.74, 26,367.93 and 16,466.58 is: 22,704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,123.74 : 26,367.93 = 16,466.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,123.74/26,367.93 = 16,466.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,123.74x = 26,367.93 × 16,466.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,123.74x = 434,189,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,189,628.78/19,123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.22

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