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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.43, 26,529.86 and 16,574.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.43, 26,529.86 and 16,574.27 is: 22,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.43 : 26,529.86 = 16,574.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.43/26,529.86 = 16,574.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.43x = 26,529.86 × 16,574.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.43x = 439,712,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,712,971.49/19,231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,864.29

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