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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.44, 26,950.54 and 16,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.44, 26,950.54 and 16,004.92 is: 22,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.44 : 26,950.54 = 16,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.44/26,950.54 = 16,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.44x = 26,950.54 × 16,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.44x = 431,341,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,341,236.66/19,562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.46

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