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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,072.14, 26,310.20 and 16,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,072.14, 26,310.20 and 16,550.71 is: 22,831.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072.14 : 26,310.20 = 16,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072.14/26,310.20 = 16,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072.14x = 26,310.20 × 16,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072.14x = 435,452,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,452,490.24/19,072.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,831.86

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