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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.34, 26,572.83 and 16,399.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.34, 26,572.83 and 16,399.19 is: 22,610.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.34 : 26,572.83 = 16,399.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.34/26,572.83 = 16,399.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.34x = 26,572.83 × 16,399.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.34x = 435,772,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,772,892.94/19,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,610.14

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