Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,293.44, 26,601.60 and 16,304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,293.44, 26,601.60 and 16,304 is: 22,479.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,293.44 : 26,601.60 = 16,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,293.44/26,601.60 = 16,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,293.44x = 26,601.60 × 16,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,293.44x = 433,712,486.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,712,486.40/19,293.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,479.79
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