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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,227.30, 26,524.14 and 16,570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,227.30, 26,524.14 and 16,570.08 is: 22,858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,227.30 : 26,524.14 = 16,570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,227.30/26,524.14 = 16,570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,227.30x = 26,524.14 × 16,570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,227.30x = 439,507,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,507,121.73/19,227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,858.49

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