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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,584.73, 26,923.01 and 16,849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,584.73, 26,923.01 and 16,849.28 is: 23,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,584.73 : 26,923.01 = 16,849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,584.73/26,923.01 = 16,849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,584.73x = 26,923.01 × 16,849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,584.73x = 453,633,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,633,316.99/19,584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,162.60

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