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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,314.80, 29,007.40 and 16,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,314.80, 29,007.40 and 16,895.60 is: 25,374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,314.80 : 29,007.40 = 16,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,314.80/29,007.40 = 16,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,314.80x = 29,007.40 × 16,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,314.80x = 490,097,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,097,427.44/19,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,374.19

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