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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,447.76, 26,821.32 and 16,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,447.76, 26,821.32 and 16,437.44 is: 22,669.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,447.76 : 26,821.32 = 16,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,447.76/26,821.32 = 16,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,447.76x = 26,821.32 × 16,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,447.76x = 440,873,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,873,838.22/19,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.65

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