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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.10, 26,882.96 and 16,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.10, 26,882.96 and 16,272.54 is: 22,435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.10 : 26,882.96 = 16,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.10/26,882.96 = 16,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.10x = 26,882.96 × 16,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.10x = 437,453,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,453,960.56/19,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,435.73

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