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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.81, 27,545.72 and 16,595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.81, 27,545.72 and 16,595.84 is: 22,904.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.81 : 27,545.72 = 16,595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.81/27,545.72 = 16,595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.81x = 27,545.72 × 16,595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.81x = 457,144,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,144,286.10/19,958.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.39

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