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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,346.60, 29,019.90 and 16,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,346.60, 29,019.90 and 16,437.80 is: 24,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,346.60 : 29,019.90 = 16,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,346.60/29,019.90 = 16,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,346.60x = 29,019.90 × 16,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,346.60x = 477,023,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,023,312.22/19,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.70

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