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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.93, 26,486.38 and 16,568.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.93, 26,486.38 and 16,568.21 is: 22,776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.93 : 26,486.38 = 16,568.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.93/26,486.38 = 16,568.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.93x = 26,486.38 × 16,568.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.93x = 438,831,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,831,899.71/19,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,776.43

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