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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.46, 26,496.52 and 16,575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.46, 26,496.52 and 16,575.74 is: 22,786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.46 : 26,496.52 = 16,575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.46/26,496.52 = 16,575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.46x = 26,496.52 × 16,575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.46x = 439,199,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,199,351.86/19,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.60

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