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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,259.91, 26,476.62 and 16,561.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,259.91, 26,476.62 and 16,561.23 is: 22,766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,259.91 : 26,476.62 = 16,561.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,259.91/26,476.62 = 16,561.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,259.91x = 26,476.62 × 16,561.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,259.91x = 438,485,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,485,393.44/19,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,766.74

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