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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,745.22, 27,230.76 and 16,382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,745.22, 27,230.76 and 16,382.71 is: 22,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,745.22 : 27,230.76 = 16,382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,745.22/27,230.76 = 16,382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,745.22x = 27,230.76 × 16,382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,745.22x = 446,113,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,113,576.08/19,745.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,593.50

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