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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.13, 26,611.88 and 16,102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.13, 26,611.88 and 16,102.34 is: 22,234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.13 : 26,611.88 = 16,102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.13/26,611.88 = 16,102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.13x = 26,611.88 × 16,102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.13x = 428,513,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,513,426.02/19,272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,234.88

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