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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,419.40, 29,085.90 and 16,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,419.40, 29,085.90 and 16,827.40 is: 25,203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,419.40 : 29,085.90 = 16,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,419.40/29,085.90 = 16,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,419.40x = 29,085.90 × 16,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,419.40x = 489,440,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,440,073.66/19,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,203.67

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