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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,193.21, 26,477.24 and 16,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,193.21, 26,477.24 and 16,536 is: 22,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,193.21 : 26,477.24 = 16,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,193.21/26,477.24 = 16,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,193.21x = 26,477.24 × 16,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,193.21x = 437,827,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,827,640.64/19,193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,811.59

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