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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.98, 27,486.14 and 16,152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.98, 27,486.14 and 16,152.42 is: 22,281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.98 : 27,486.14 = 16,152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.98/27,486.14 = 16,152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.98x = 27,486.14 × 16,152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.98x = 443,967,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,967,677.46/19,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.96

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