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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,896.67, 27,443.35 and 16,891.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,896.67, 27,443.35 and 16,891.83 is: 23,298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,896.67 : 27,443.35 = 16,891.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,896.67/27,443.35 = 16,891.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,896.67x = 27,443.35 × 16,891.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,896.67x = 463,568,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,568,402.83/19,896.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,298.79

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