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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,122.44, 26,317.06 and 16,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,122.44, 26,317.06 and 16,177 is: 22,263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,122.44 : 26,317.06 = 16,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,122.44/26,317.06 = 16,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,122.44x = 26,317.06 × 16,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,122.44x = 425,731,079.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,731,079.62/19,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.43

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