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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,586.73, 26,925.75 and 16,851.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,586.73, 26,925.75 and 16,851.28 is: 23,165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,586.73 : 26,925.75 = 16,851.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,586.73/26,925.75 = 16,851.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,586.73x = 26,925.75 × 16,851.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,586.73x = 453,733,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,733,352.46/19,586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,165.34

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