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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,621.28, 27,051.36 and 16,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,621.28, 27,051.36 and 16,251.68 is: 22,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,621.28 : 27,051.36 = 16,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,621.28/27,051.36 = 16,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,621.28x = 27,051.36 × 16,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,621.28x = 439,630,046.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,630,046.28/19,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,405.78

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