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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,591.92, 27,042.39 and 16,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,591.92, 27,042.39 and 16,063.56 is: 22,172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,591.92 : 27,042.39 = 16,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,591.92/27,042.39 = 16,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,591.92x = 27,042.39 × 16,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,591.92x = 434,397,054.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,397,054.31/19,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,172.26

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