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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,964.82, 27,554 and 16,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,964.82, 27,554 and 16,601.84 is: 22,912.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,964.82 : 27,554 = 16,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,964.82/27,554 = 16,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,964.82x = 27,554 × 16,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,964.82x = 457,447,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,447,099.36/19,964.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,912.66

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