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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,204.23, 26,492.40 and 16,547.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,204.23, 26,492.40 and 16,547.03 is: 22,826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,204.23 : 26,492.40 = 16,547.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,204.23/26,492.40 = 16,547.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,204.23x = 26,492.40 × 16,547.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,204.23x = 438,370,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,370,405.11/19,204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.76

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