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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,801.68, 27,327.96 and 16,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,801.68, 27,327.96 and 16,254.96 is: 22,433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,801.68 : 27,327.96 = 16,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,801.68/27,327.96 = 16,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,801.68x = 27,327.96 × 16,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,801.68x = 444,214,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,214,896.68/19,801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.19

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