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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,666.63, 27,116.35 and 16,068.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,666.63, 27,116.35 and 16,068.25 is: 22,154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,666.63 : 27,116.35 = 16,068.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,666.63/27,116.35 = 16,068.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,666.63x = 27,116.35 × 16,068.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,666.63x = 435,712,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,712,290.89/19,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,154.90

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