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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,001.61, 26,252.73 and 16,198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,001.61, 26,252.73 and 16,198.62 is: 22,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,001.61 : 26,252.73 = 16,198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,001.61/26,252.73 = 16,198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,001.61x = 26,252.73 × 16,198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,001.61x = 425,257,997.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,257,997.23/19,001.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,380.10

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