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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,259.54, 26,563.53 and 16,575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,259.54, 26,563.53 and 16,575.22 is: 22,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,259.54 : 26,563.53 = 16,575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,259.54/26,563.53 = 16,575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,259.54x = 26,563.53 × 16,575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,259.54x = 440,296,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,296,353.73/19,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,861.21

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