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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,560.42, 26,998.92 and 16,032.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,560.42, 26,998.92 and 16,032.06 is: 22,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,560.42 : 26,998.92 = 16,032.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,560.42/26,998.92 = 16,032.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,560.42x = 26,998.92 × 16,032.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,560.42x = 432,848,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,848,305.38/19,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.78

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