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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,197.66, 26,468.87 and 16,015.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,197.66, 26,468.87 and 16,015.58 is: 22,081.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,197.66 : 26,468.87 = 16,015.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,197.66/26,468.87 = 16,015.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,197.66x = 26,468.87 × 16,015.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,197.66x = 423,914,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,914,092.57/19,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,081.55

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