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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,225.44, 26,518.86 and 16,950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,225.44, 26,518.86 and 16,950.96 is: 23,381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,225.44 : 26,518.86 = 16,950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,225.44/26,518.86 = 16,950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,225.44x = 26,518.86 × 16,950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,225.44x = 449,520,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,520,135.11/19,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,381.53

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