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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,502.76, 26,889.41 and 16,277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,502.76, 26,889.41 and 16,277.19 is: 22,442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,502.76 : 26,889.41 = 16,277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,502.76/26,889.41 = 16,277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,502.76x = 26,889.41 × 16,277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,502.76x = 437,683,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,683,954.17/19,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,442.15

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