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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.10, 29,005.65 and 16,226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.10, 29,005.65 and 16,226.70 is: 24,340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.10 : 29,005.65 = 16,226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.10/29,005.65 = 16,226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.10x = 29,005.65 × 16,226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.10x = 470,665,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,665,980.86/19,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.05

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