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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.31, 27,549.17 and 16,598.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.31, 27,549.17 and 16,598.34 is: 22,907.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.31 : 27,549.17 = 16,598.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.31/27,549.17 = 16,598.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.31x = 27,549.17 × 16,598.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.31x = 457,270,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,270,490.38/19,961.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,907.84

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