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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,748.48, 27,235.24 and 16,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,748.48, 27,235.24 and 16,385.96 is: 22,597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,748.48 : 27,235.24 = 16,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,748.48/27,235.24 = 16,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,748.48x = 27,235.24 × 16,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,748.48x = 446,275,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,275,553.23/19,748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,597.97

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