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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,449.03, 26,783.20 and 16,895.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,449.03, 26,783.20 and 16,895.63 is: 23,266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,449.03 : 26,783.20 = 16,895.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,449.03/26,783.20 = 16,895.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,449.03x = 26,783.20 × 16,895.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,449.03x = 452,518,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,518,952.94/19,449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.92

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