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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,449.29, 26,783.54 and 16,895.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,449.29, 26,783.54 and 16,895.88 is: 23,267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,449.29 : 26,783.54 = 16,895.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,449.29/26,783.54 = 16,895.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,449.29x = 26,783.54 × 16,895.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,449.29x = 452,531,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,531,477.82/19,449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.25

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