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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,408.51, 26,756.62 and 16,412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,408.51, 26,756.62 and 16,412.32 is: 22,626.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,408.51 : 26,756.62 = 16,412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,408.51/26,756.62 = 16,412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,408.51x = 26,756.62 × 16,412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,408.51x = 439,138,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,138,209.56/19,408.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,626.07

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