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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.87, 26,539.86 and 16,707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.87, 26,539.86 and 16,707.22 is: 23,037.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.87 : 26,539.86 = 16,707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.87/26,539.86 = 16,707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.87x = 26,539.86 × 16,707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.87x = 443,407,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,407,279.79/19,246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,037.89

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