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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,881.02, 27,421.92 and 16,876.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,881.02, 27,421.92 and 16,876.12 is: 23,277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,881.02 : 27,421.92 = 16,876.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,881.02/27,421.92 = 16,876.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,881.02x = 27,421.92 × 16,876.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,881.02x = 462,775,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,775,612.55/19,881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,277.26

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