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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.42, 27,001.68 and 16,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.42, 27,001.68 and 16,034.06 is: 22,131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.42 : 27,001.68 = 16,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.42/27,001.68 = 16,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.42x = 27,001.68 × 16,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.42x = 432,946,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,946,557.22/19,562.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,131.54

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