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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,284.50, 26,565.04 and 16,442.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,284.50, 26,565.04 and 16,442.61 is: 22,650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,284.50 : 26,565.04 = 16,442.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,284.50/26,565.04 = 16,442.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,284.50x = 26,565.04 × 16,442.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,284.50x = 436,798,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,798,616.47/19,284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.25

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