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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,368.06, 29,063.16 and 16,120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,368.06, 29,063.16 and 16,120.50 is: 24,189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,368.06 : 29,063.16 = 16,120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,368.06/29,063.16 = 16,120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,368.06x = 29,063.16 × 16,120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,368.06x = 468,512,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,512,670.78/19,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,189.96

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