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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,126.76, 26,329.41 and 16,593.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,126.76, 26,329.41 and 16,593.98 is: 22,842.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,126.76 : 26,329.41 = 16,593.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,126.76/26,329.41 = 16,593.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,126.76x = 26,329.41 × 16,593.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,126.76x = 436,909,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,909,571.30/19,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,842.85

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