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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,267.93, 26,487.75 and 16,569.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,267.93, 26,487.75 and 16,569.21 is: 22,777.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,267.93 : 26,487.75 = 16,569.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,267.93/26,487.75 = 16,569.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,267.93x = 26,487.75 × 16,569.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,267.93x = 438,881,092.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,881,092.18/19,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,777.80

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