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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,348.20, 29,022.30 and 16,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,348.20, 29,022.30 and 16,813.80 is: 25,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,348.20 : 29,022.30 = 16,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,348.20/29,022.30 = 16,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,348.20x = 29,022.30 × 16,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,348.20x = 487,975,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,975,147.74/19,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,220.70

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