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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.12, 26,514.64 and 16,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.12, 26,514.64 and 16,357.04 is: 22,552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.12 : 26,514.64 = 16,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.12/26,514.64 = 16,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.12x = 26,514.64 × 16,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.12x = 433,701,014.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,701,014.37/19,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,552.04

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