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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,421.81, 26,791.58 and 16,044.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,421.81, 26,791.58 and 16,044.65 is: 22,132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,421.81 : 26,791.58 = 16,044.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,421.81/26,791.58 = 16,044.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,421.81x = 26,791.58 × 16,044.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,421.81x = 429,861,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,861,430.20/19,421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,132.93

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