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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,472.36, 26,855.30 and 16,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,472.36, 26,855.30 and 16,462.16 is: 22,703.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,472.36 : 26,855.30 = 16,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,472.36/26,855.30 = 16,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,472.36x = 26,855.30 × 16,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,472.36x = 442,096,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,096,245.45/19,472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,703.78

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