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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.36, 26,248.58 and 16,343.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.36, 26,248.58 and 16,343.66 is: 22,539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.36 : 26,248.58 = 16,343.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.36/26,248.58 = 16,343.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.36x = 26,248.58 × 16,343.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.36x = 428,997,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,997,760.52/19,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,539.26

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