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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,406.60, 26,765.94 and 16,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,406.60, 26,765.94 and 16,430.60 is: 22,661.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,406.60 : 26,765.94 = 16,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,406.60/26,765.94 = 16,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,406.60x = 26,765.94 × 16,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,406.60x = 439,780,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,780,453.76/19,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,661.39

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