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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.48, 29,046.60 and 16,898.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.48, 29,046.60 and 16,898.76 is: 25,382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.48 : 29,046.60 = 16,898.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.48/29,046.60 = 16,898.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.48x = 29,046.60 × 16,898.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.48x = 490,851,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,851,522.22/19,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,382.11

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