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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,181.67, 26,461.38 and 16,524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,181.67, 26,461.38 and 16,524.48 is: 22,795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,181.67 : 26,461.38 = 16,524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,181.67/26,461.38 = 16,524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,181.67x = 26,461.38 × 16,524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,181.67x = 437,260,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,260,544.58/19,181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,795.75

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