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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,570.66, 26,989.70 and 16,552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,570.66, 26,989.70 and 16,552.12 is: 22,826.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,570.66 : 26,989.70 = 16,552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,570.66/26,989.70 = 16,552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,570.66x = 26,989.70 × 16,552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,570.66x = 446,736,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,736,753.16/19,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.86

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