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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.56, 27,052.80 and 16,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.56, 27,052.80 and 16,270.88 is: 22,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.56 : 27,052.80 = 16,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.56/27,052.80 = 16,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.56x = 27,052.80 × 16,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.56x = 440,172,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,172,862.46/19,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.13

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