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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,746.72, 27,232.83 and 16,384.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,746.72, 27,232.83 and 16,384.21 is: 22,595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,746.72 : 27,232.83 = 16,384.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,746.72/27,232.83 = 16,384.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,746.72x = 27,232.83 × 16,384.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,746.72x = 446,188,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,188,337.53/19,746.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,595.57

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