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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,564.92, 27,005.13 and 16,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,564.92, 27,005.13 and 16,036.56 is: 22,134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,564.92 : 27,005.13 = 16,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,564.92/27,005.13 = 16,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,564.92x = 27,005.13 × 16,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,564.92x = 433,069,387.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,069,387.55/19,564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,134.99

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