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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,119.24, 26,361.72 and 16,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,119.24, 26,361.72 and 16,462.08 is: 22,698.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,119.24 : 26,361.72 = 16,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,119.24/26,361.72 = 16,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,119.24x = 26,361.72 × 16,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,119.24x = 433,968,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,968,743.58/19,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,698.01

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