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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,294.44, 26,602.98 and 16,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,294.44, 26,602.98 and 16,305 is: 22,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,294.44 : 26,602.98 = 16,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,294.44/26,602.98 = 16,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,294.44x = 26,602.98 × 16,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,294.44x = 433,761,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,761,588.90/19,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,481.17

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