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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.14, 26,672.98 and 16,459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.14, 26,672.98 and 16,459.51 is: 22,702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.14 : 26,672.98 = 16,459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.14/26,672.98 = 16,459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.14x = 26,672.98 × 16,459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.14x = 439,024,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,024,181.04/19,338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,702.50

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