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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,984.24, 27,548.04 and 16,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,984.24, 27,548.04 and 16,441.24 is: 22,664.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,984.24 : 27,548.04 = 16,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,984.24/27,548.04 = 16,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,984.24x = 27,548.04 × 16,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,984.24x = 452,923,937.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,923,937.17/19,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.06

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