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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,375.60, 29,063.40 and 16,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,375.60, 29,063.40 and 16,265.20 is: 24,397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,375.60 : 29,063.40 = 16,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,375.60/29,063.40 = 16,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,375.60x = 29,063.40 × 16,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,375.60x = 472,722,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,722,013.68/19,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.80

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