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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,662.78, 27,153.92 and 16,813.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,662.78, 27,153.92 and 16,813.71 is: 23,219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,662.78 : 27,153.92 = 16,813.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,662.78/27,153.92 = 16,813.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,662.78x = 27,153.92 × 16,813.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,662.78x = 456,558,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,558,052.17/19,662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,219.40

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