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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,947.94, 27,502.60 and 16,349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,947.94, 27,502.60 and 16,349.66 is: 22,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,947.94 : 27,502.60 = 16,349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,947.94/27,502.60 = 16,349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,947.94x = 27,502.60 × 16,349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,947.94x = 449,658,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,658,159.12/19,947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.58

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