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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.99, 26,456.25 and 16,546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.99, 26,456.25 and 16,546.25 is: 22,746.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.99 : 26,456.25 = 16,546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.99/26,456.25 = 16,546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.99x = 26,456.25 × 16,546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.99x = 437,751,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,751,640.73/19,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,746.26

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