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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.96, 26,545.44 and 16,417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.96, 26,545.44 and 16,417.44 is: 22,640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.96 : 26,545.44 = 16,417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.96/26,545.44 = 16,417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.96x = 26,545.44 × 16,417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.96x = 435,808,168.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,808,168.47/19,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.61

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