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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,694.52, 27,156.36 and 16,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,694.52, 27,156.36 and 16,098.30 is: 22,197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,694.52 : 27,156.36 = 16,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,694.52/27,156.36 = 16,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,694.52x = 27,156.36 × 16,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,694.52x = 437,171,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,171,230.19/19,694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.61

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