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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,224, 26,505.09 and 16,041.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,224, 26,505.09 and 16,041.87 is: 22,117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,224 : 26,505.09 = 16,041.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,224/26,505.09 = 16,041.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,224x = 26,505.09 × 16,041.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,224x = 425,191,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,191,208.12/19,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.73

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