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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,583.18, 27,004.94 and 16,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,583.18, 27,004.94 and 16,759.94 is: 23,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,583.18 : 27,004.94 = 16,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,583.18/27,004.94 = 16,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,583.18x = 27,004.94 × 16,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,583.18x = 452,601,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,601,174.10/19,583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,111.73

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