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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,371.05, 29,021.49 and 16,270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,371.05, 29,021.49 and 16,270.98 is: 24,377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,371.05 : 29,021.49 = 16,270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,371.05/29,021.49 = 16,270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,371.05x = 29,021.49 × 16,270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,371.05x = 472,207,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,207,974.53/19,371.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,377.00

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