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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,566.91, 26,982.44 and 16,743.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,566.91, 26,982.44 and 16,743.63 is: 23,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,566.91 : 26,982.44 = 16,743.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,566.91/26,982.44 = 16,743.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,566.91x = 26,982.44 × 16,743.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,566.91x = 451,783,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,783,773.23/19,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,089.17

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