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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.94, 26,497.20 and 16,576.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.94, 26,497.20 and 16,576.26 is: 22,787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.94 : 26,497.20 = 16,576.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.94/26,497.20 = 16,576.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.94x = 26,497.20 × 16,576.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.94x = 439,224,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,224,476.47/19,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,787.33

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