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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,171.92, 26,460.36 and 16,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,171.92, 26,460.36 and 16,026.96 is: 22,119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,171.92 : 26,460.36 = 16,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,171.92/26,460.36 = 16,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,171.92x = 26,460.36 × 16,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,171.92x = 424,079,131.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,079,131.31/19,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,119.80

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