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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,926.71, 27,468.80 and 16,383.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,926.71, 27,468.80 and 16,383.77 is: 22,584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,926.71 : 27,468.80 = 16,383.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,926.71/27,468.80 = 16,383.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,926.71x = 27,468.80 × 16,383.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,926.71x = 450,042,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,042,364.03/19,926.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,584.89

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