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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.58, 26,801.79 and 16,909.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.58, 26,801.79 and 16,909.16 is: 23,285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.58 : 26,801.79 = 16,909.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.58/26,801.79 = 16,909.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.58x = 26,801.79 × 16,909.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.58x = 453,195,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,195,621.39/19,462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,285.49

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