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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,364.92, 26,731.86 and 16,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,364.92, 26,731.86 and 16,396.27 is: 22,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,364.92 : 26,731.86 = 16,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,364.92/26,731.86 = 16,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,364.92x = 26,731.86 × 16,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,364.92x = 438,302,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,302,665.85/19,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,633.85

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