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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.06, 29,069.16 and 16,124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.06, 29,069.16 and 16,124.50 is: 24,195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.06 : 29,069.16 = 16,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.06/29,069.16 = 16,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.06x = 29,069.16 × 16,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.06x = 468,725,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,725,670.42/19,372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.96

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