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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.78, 26,251.92 and 16,346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.78, 26,251.92 and 16,346.09 is: 22,542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.78 : 26,251.92 = 16,346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.78/26,251.92 = 16,346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.78x = 26,251.92 × 16,346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.78x = 429,116,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,116,115.73/19,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.61

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