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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,597.08, 27,066.78 and 16,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,597.08, 27,066.78 and 16,421.88 is: 22,681.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,597.08 : 27,066.78 = 16,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,597.08/27,066.78 = 16,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,597.08x = 27,066.78 × 16,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,597.08x = 444,487,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,487,413.15/19,597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.31

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