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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,034.28, 26,249.85 and 16,344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,034.28, 26,249.85 and 16,344.58 is: 22,540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,034.28 : 26,249.85 = 16,344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,034.28/26,249.85 = 16,344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,034.28x = 26,249.85 × 16,344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,034.28x = 429,042,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,042,707.69/19,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.53

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