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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,672.88, 27,124.94 and 16,074.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,672.88, 27,124.94 and 16,074.54 is: 22,163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,672.88 : 27,124.94 = 16,074.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,672.88/27,124.94 = 16,074.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,672.88x = 27,124.94 × 16,074.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,672.88x = 436,020,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,020,933.03/19,672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.55

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