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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.92, 26,229.50 and 16,389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.92, 26,229.50 and 16,389.64 is: 22,563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.92 : 26,229.50 = 16,389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.92/26,229.50 = 16,389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.92x = 26,229.50 × 16,389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.92x = 429,892,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,892,062.38/19,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.05

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