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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,420.57, 26,783.85 and 16,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,420.57, 26,783.85 and 16,410.40 is: 22,632.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,420.57 : 26,783.85 = 16,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,420.57/26,783.85 = 16,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,420.57x = 26,783.85 × 16,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,420.57x = 439,533,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,533,692.04/19,420.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.38

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