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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,174.42, 26,463.84 and 16,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,174.42, 26,463.84 and 16,029.46 is: 22,123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,174.42 : 26,463.84 = 16,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,174.42/26,463.84 = 16,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,174.42x = 26,463.84 × 16,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,174.42x = 424,201,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,201,064.73/19,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.28

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