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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,405.60, 26,764.56 and 16,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,405.60, 26,764.56 and 16,429.60 is: 22,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,405.60 : 26,764.56 = 16,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,405.60/26,764.56 = 16,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,405.60x = 26,764.56 × 16,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,405.60x = 439,731,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,731,014.98/19,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.01

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