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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,746.47, 27,232.48 and 16,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,746.47, 27,232.48 and 16,383.96 is: 22,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,746.47 : 27,232.48 = 16,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,746.47/27,232.48 = 16,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,746.47x = 27,232.48 × 16,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,746.47x = 446,175,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,175,863.02/19,746.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,595.22

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