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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,034.36, 26,249.96 and 16,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,034.36, 26,249.96 and 16,344.66 is: 22,540.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,034.36 : 26,249.96 = 16,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,034.36/26,249.96 = 16,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,034.36x = 26,249.96 × 16,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,034.36x = 429,046,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,046,671.21/19,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.64

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