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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.46, 26,452.67 and 16,543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.46, 26,452.67 and 16,543.74 is: 22,742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.46 : 26,452.67 = 16,543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.46/26,452.67 = 16,543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.46x = 26,452.67 × 16,543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.46x = 437,626,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,626,036.87/19,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.72

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