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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,604.56, 27,029.64 and 16,375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,604.56, 27,029.64 and 16,375.72 is: 22,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,604.56 : 27,029.64 = 16,375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,604.56/27,029.64 = 16,375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,604.56x = 27,029.64 × 16,375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,604.56x = 442,629,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,629,816.34/19,604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,577.90

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