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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,749.06, 27,225.45 and 16,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,749.06, 27,225.45 and 16,348.14 is: 22,537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,749.06 : 27,225.45 = 16,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,749.06/27,225.45 = 16,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,749.06x = 27,225.45 × 16,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,749.06x = 445,085,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,085,468.16/19,749.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.05

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