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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,258.76, 26,521.80 and 16,548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,258.76, 26,521.80 and 16,548.32 is: 22,789.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,258.76 : 26,521.80 = 16,548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,258.76/26,521.80 = 16,548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,258.76x = 26,521.80 × 16,548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,258.76x = 438,891,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,891,100.77/19,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,789.17

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