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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.94, 27,582.93 and 16,622.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.94, 27,582.93 and 16,622.82 is: 22,941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.94 : 27,582.93 = 16,622.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.94/27,582.93 = 16,622.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.94x = 27,582.93 × 16,622.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.94x = 458,506,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,506,080.46/19,985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,941.43

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