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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,500.23, 26,885.91 and 16,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,500.23, 26,885.91 and 16,274.70 is: 22,438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,500.23 : 26,885.91 = 16,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,500.23/26,885.91 = 16,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,500.23x = 26,885.91 × 16,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,500.23x = 437,560,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,560,061.99/19,500.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.72

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