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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,934.96, 27,484.67 and 16,336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,934.96, 27,484.67 and 16,336.89 is: 22,523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,934.96 : 27,484.67 = 16,336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,934.96/27,484.67 = 16,336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,934.96x = 27,484.67 × 16,336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,934.96x = 449,013,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,013,979.42/19,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,523.95

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