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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,243.31, 26,453.82 and 16,544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,243.31, 26,453.82 and 16,544.59 is: 22,743.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,243.31 : 26,453.82 = 16,544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,243.31/26,453.82 = 16,544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,243.31x = 26,453.82 × 16,544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,243.31x = 437,667,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,667,539.70/19,243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,743.88

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