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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.81, 27,548.48 and 16,597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.81, 27,548.48 and 16,597.84 is: 22,907.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.81 : 27,548.48 = 16,597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.81/27,548.48 = 16,597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.81x = 27,548.48 × 16,597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.81x = 457,245,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,245,263.28/19,960.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,907.15

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