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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,962.81, 27,551.24 and 16,599.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,962.81, 27,551.24 and 16,599.84 is: 22,909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,962.81 : 27,551.24 = 16,599.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,962.81/27,551.24 = 16,599.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,962.81x = 27,551.24 × 16,599.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,962.81x = 457,346,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,346,175.80/19,962.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,909.91

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