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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,381.24, 29,028.36 and 16,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,381.24, 29,028.36 and 16,849.88 is: 25,237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,381.24 : 29,028.36 = 16,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,381.24/29,028.36 = 16,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,381.24x = 29,028.36 × 16,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,381.24x = 489,124,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,124,382.60/19,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,237.00

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