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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,124.44, 26,319.82 and 16,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,124.44, 26,319.82 and 16,179 is: 22,266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,124.44 : 26,319.82 = 16,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,124.44/26,319.82 = 16,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,124.44x = 26,319.82 × 16,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,124.44x = 425,828,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,828,367.78/19,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.19

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