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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.30, 26,529.69 and 16,574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.30, 26,529.69 and 16,574.14 is: 22,864.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.30 : 26,529.69 = 16,574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.30/26,529.69 = 16,574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.30x = 26,529.69 × 16,574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.30x = 439,706,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,706,796.22/19,231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,864.12

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