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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,567.44, 26,982.77 and 16,744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,567.44, 26,982.77 and 16,744.16 is: 23,089.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,567.44 : 26,982.77 = 16,744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,567.44/26,982.77 = 16,744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,567.44x = 26,982.77 × 16,744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,567.44x = 451,803,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,803,818.12/19,567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,089.57

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