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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,586.44, 27,049.46 and 16,775.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,586.44, 27,049.46 and 16,775.56 is: 23,167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,586.44 : 27,049.46 = 16,775.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,586.44/27,049.46 = 16,775.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,586.44x = 27,049.46 × 16,775.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,586.44x = 453,769,839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,769,839.20/19,586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,167.55

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