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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.10, 29,023.56 and 16,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.10, 29,023.56 and 16,273.23 is: 24,379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.10 : 29,023.56 = 16,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.10/29,023.56 = 16,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.10x = 29,023.56 × 16,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.10x = 472,307,067.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,307,067.30/19,373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.53

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