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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,872.36, 27,377.46 and 16,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,872.36, 27,377.46 and 16,355.88 is: 22,532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,872.36 : 27,377.46 = 16,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,872.36/27,377.46 = 16,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,872.36x = 27,377.46 × 16,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,872.36x = 447,782,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,782,450.46/19,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,532.93

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