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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.97, 27,230.42 and 16,382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.97, 27,230.42 and 16,382.46 is: 22,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.97 : 27,230.42 = 16,382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.97/27,230.42 = 16,382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.97x = 27,230.42 × 16,382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.97x = 446,101,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,101,184.52/19,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,593.16

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