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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,810.78, 27,323.13 and 16,836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,810.78, 27,323.13 and 16,836.46 is: 23,220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,810.78 : 27,323.13 = 16,836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,810.78/27,323.13 = 16,836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,810.78x = 27,323.13 × 16,836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,810.78x = 460,024,785.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,024,785.32/19,810.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,220.93

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