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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,495.51, 26,879.40 and 16,269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,495.51, 26,879.40 and 16,269.96 is: 22,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,495.51 : 26,879.40 = 16,269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,495.51/26,879.40 = 16,269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,495.51x = 26,879.40 × 16,269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,495.51x = 437,326,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,326,613.95/19,495.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.17

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