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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,433.52, 26,791.08 and 16,437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,433.52, 26,791.08 and 16,437.32 is: 22,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,433.52 : 26,791.08 = 16,437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,433.52/26,791.08 = 16,437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,433.52x = 26,791.08 × 16,437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,433.52x = 440,373,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,373,555.11/19,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.51

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