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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,322.44, 26,638.78 and 16,519.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,322.44, 26,638.78 and 16,519.92 is: 22,775.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,322.44 : 26,638.78 = 16,519.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,322.44/26,638.78 = 16,519.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,322.44x = 26,638.78 × 16,519.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,322.44x = 440,070,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,070,514.50/19,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,775.10

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