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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,315.40, 29,037.90 and 16,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,315.40, 29,037.90 and 16,464.20 is: 24,751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,315.40 : 29,037.90 = 16,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,315.40/29,037.90 = 16,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,315.40x = 29,037.90 × 16,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,315.40x = 478,085,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,085,793.18/19,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.53

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