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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,948.94, 27,503.98 and 16,350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,948.94, 27,503.98 and 16,350.66 is: 22,542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948.94 : 27,503.98 = 16,350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948.94/27,503.98 = 16,350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948.94x = 27,503.98 × 16,350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948.94x = 449,708,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,708,225.63/19,948.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.96

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