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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,224.44, 26,517.48 and 16,949.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,224.44, 26,517.48 and 16,949.96 is: 23,380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,224.44 : 26,517.48 = 16,949.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,224.44/26,517.48 = 16,949.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,224.44x = 26,517.48 × 16,949.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,224.44x = 449,470,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,470,225.30/19,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,380.15

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