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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,965.82, 27,555.38 and 16,602.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,965.82, 27,555.38 and 16,602.84 is: 22,914.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,965.82 : 27,555.38 = 16,602.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,965.82/27,555.38 = 16,602.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,965.82x = 27,555.38 × 16,602.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,965.82x = 457,497,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,497,565.28/19,965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,914.04

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