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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,428.84, 26,801.24 and 16,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,428.84, 26,801.24 and 16,051.68 is: 22,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,428.84 : 26,801.24 = 16,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,428.84/26,801.24 = 16,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,428.84x = 26,801.24 × 16,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,428.84x = 430,204,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,204,928.08/19,428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,142.59

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