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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,336.14, 26,670.22 and 16,457.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,336.14, 26,670.22 and 16,457.51 is: 22,699.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,336.14 : 26,670.22 = 16,457.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,336.14/26,670.22 = 16,457.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,336.14x = 26,670.22 × 16,457.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,336.14x = 438,925,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,925,437.88/19,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,699.74

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