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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.64, 27,536.65 and 16,374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.64, 27,536.65 and 16,374.56 is: 22,575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.64 : 27,536.65 = 16,374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.64/27,536.65 = 16,374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.64x = 27,536.65 × 16,374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.64x = 450,900,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,900,527.62/19,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,575.91

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