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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,478.36, 26,863.58 and 16,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,478.36, 26,863.58 and 16,468.16 is: 22,712.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,478.36 : 26,863.58 = 16,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,478.36/26,863.58 = 16,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,478.36x = 26,863.58 × 16,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,478.36x = 442,393,733.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,393,733.61/19,478.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.06

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