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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.82, 27,549.87 and 16,598.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.82, 27,549.87 and 16,598.85 is: 22,908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.82 : 27,549.87 = 16,598.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.82/27,549.87 = 16,598.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.82x = 27,549.87 × 16,598.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.82x = 457,296,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,296,159.65/19,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,908.54

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