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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,537.91, 26,947.44 and 16,817.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,537.91, 26,947.44 and 16,817.08 is: 23,194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,537.91 : 26,947.44 = 16,817.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,537.91/26,947.44 = 16,817.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,537.91x = 26,947.44 × 16,817.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,537.91x = 453,177,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,177,295.73/19,537.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,194.76

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