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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,360.06, 29,001.21 and 16,385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,360.06, 29,001.21 and 16,385.74 is: 24,545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,360.06 : 29,001.21 = 16,385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,360.06/29,001.21 = 16,385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,360.06x = 29,001.21 × 16,385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,360.06x = 475,206,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,206,286.75/19,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,545.70

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