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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,718, 27,175.20 and 16,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,718, 27,175.20 and 16,343.04 is: 22,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,718 : 27,175.20 = 16,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,718/27,175.20 = 16,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,718x = 27,175.20 × 16,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,718x = 444,125,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,125,380.61/19,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,523.86

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