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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,295.44, 26,604.36 and 16,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,295.44, 26,604.36 and 16,306 is: 22,482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,295.44 : 26,604.36 = 16,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,295.44/26,604.36 = 16,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,295.44x = 26,604.36 × 16,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,295.44x = 433,810,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,810,694.16/19,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,482.55

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