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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.91, 26,477.99 and 16,562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.91, 26,477.99 and 16,562.23 is: 22,768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.91 : 26,477.99 = 16,562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.91/26,477.99 = 16,562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.91x = 26,477.99 × 16,562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.91x = 438,534,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,534,560.32/19,260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,768.11

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