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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.03, 26,285.72 and 16,072.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.03, 26,285.72 and 16,072.83 is: 22,198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.03 : 26,285.72 = 16,072.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.03/26,285.72 = 16,072.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.03x = 26,285.72 × 16,072.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.03x = 422,485,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,485,828.62/19,032.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,198.67

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