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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,368.72, 29,096.82 and 16,744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,368.72, 29,096.82 and 16,744.32 is: 25,154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,368.72 : 29,096.82 = 16,744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,368.72/29,096.82 = 16,744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,368.72x = 29,096.82 × 16,744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,368.72x = 487,206,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,206,465.06/19,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,154.29

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