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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,567.32, 26,982.60 and 16,744.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,567.32, 26,982.60 and 16,744.04 is: 23,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,567.32 : 26,982.60 = 16,744.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,567.32/26,982.60 = 16,744.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,567.32x = 26,982.60 × 16,744.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,567.32x = 451,797,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,797,598.79/19,567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,089.40

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