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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,414.40, 29,186.40 and 16,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,414.40, 29,186.40 and 16,563.20 is: 24,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,414.40 : 29,186.40 = 16,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,414.40/29,186.40 = 16,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,414.40x = 29,186.40 × 16,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,414.40x = 483,420,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,420,180.48/19,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.08

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