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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,345.68, 29,043 and 16,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,345.68, 29,043 and 16,098.48 is: 24,168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,345.68 : 29,043 = 16,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,345.68/29,043 = 16,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,345.68x = 29,043 × 16,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,345.68x = 467,548,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,548,154.64/19,345.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,168.09

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