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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,313.80, 29,005.90 and 16,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,313.80, 29,005.90 and 16,894.60 is: 25,372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,313.80 : 29,005.90 = 16,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,313.80/29,005.90 = 16,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,313.80x = 29,005.90 × 16,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,313.80x = 490,043,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,043,078.14/19,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,372.69

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