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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,378.80, 29,068.20 and 16,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,378.80, 29,068.20 and 16,095.60 is: 24,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,378.80 : 29,068.20 = 16,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,378.80/29,068.20 = 16,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,378.80x = 29,068.20 × 16,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,378.80x = 467,870,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,870,119.92/19,378.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,143.40

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