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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.14, 27,535.97 and 16,374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.14, 27,535.97 and 16,374.06 is: 22,575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.14 : 27,535.97 = 16,374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.14/27,535.97 = 16,374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.14x = 27,535.97 × 16,374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.14x = 450,875,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,875,543.07/19,972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,575.22

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