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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,243.46, 26,454.04 and 16,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,243.46, 26,454.04 and 16,544.74 is: 22,744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,243.46 : 26,454.04 = 16,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,243.46/26,454.04 = 16,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,243.46x = 26,454.04 × 16,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,243.46x = 437,675,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,675,213.75/19,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,744.10

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