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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.61, 26,485.93 and 16,396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.61, 26,485.93 and 16,396.62 is: 22,576.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.61 : 26,485.93 = 16,396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.61/26,485.93 = 16,396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.61x = 26,485.93 × 16,396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.61x = 434,279,650.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,279,650.73/19,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,576.86

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