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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,146.42, 26,425.17 and 16,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,146.42, 26,425.17 and 16,001.46 is: 22,084.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,146.42 : 26,425.17 = 16,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,146.42/26,425.17 = 16,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,146.42x = 26,425.17 × 16,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,146.42x = 422,841,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,841,300.75/19,146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,084.61

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