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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,311.40, 29,031.90 and 16,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,311.40, 29,031.90 and 16,460.20 is: 24,745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,311.40 : 29,031.90 = 16,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,311.40/29,031.90 = 16,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,311.40x = 29,031.90 × 16,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,311.40x = 477,870,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,870,880.38/19,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.53

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