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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.94, 26,499.94 and 16,578.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.94, 26,499.94 and 16,578.26 is: 22,790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.94 : 26,499.94 = 16,578.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.94/26,499.94 = 16,578.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.94x = 26,499.94 × 16,578.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.94x = 439,322,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,322,895.30/19,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,790.07

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