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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.58, 26,573.19 and 16,090.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.58, 26,573.19 and 16,090.49 is: 22,185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.58 : 26,573.19 = 16,090.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.58/26,573.19 = 16,090.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.58x = 26,573.19 × 16,090.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.58x = 427,575,647.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,575,647.96/19,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.70

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