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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,294.47, 26,524.26 and 16,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,294.47, 26,524.26 and 16,595.82 is: 22,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,294.47 : 26,524.26 = 16,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,294.47/26,524.26 = 16,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,294.47x = 26,524.26 × 16,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,294.47x = 440,191,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,191,844.59/19,294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,814.40

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