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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.46, 26,455.41 and 16,545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.46, 26,455.41 and 16,545.74 is: 22,745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.46 : 26,455.41 = 16,545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.46/26,455.41 = 16,545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.46x = 26,455.41 × 16,545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.46x = 437,724,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,724,335.45/19,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,745.47

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