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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,795.68, 27,319.68 and 16,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,795.68, 27,319.68 and 16,248.96 is: 22,424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,795.68 : 27,319.68 = 16,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,795.68/27,319.68 = 16,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,795.68x = 27,319.68 × 16,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,795.68x = 443,916,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,916,387.53/19,795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.91

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