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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,971.64, 27,535.27 and 16,373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,971.64, 27,535.27 and 16,373.56 is: 22,574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,971.64 : 27,535.27 = 16,373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,971.64/27,535.27 = 16,373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,971.64x = 27,535.27 × 16,373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,971.64x = 450,850,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,850,395.46/19,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,574.53

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