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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.79, 26,565.26 and 16,576.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.79, 26,565.26 and 16,576.47 is: 22,862.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.79 : 26,565.26 = 16,576.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.79/26,565.26 = 16,576.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.79x = 26,565.26 × 16,576.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.79x = 440,358,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,358,152.55/19,260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,862.94

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