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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,421.60, 29,089.68 and 16,051.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,421.60, 29,089.68 and 16,051.65 is: 24,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,421.60 : 29,089.68 = 16,051.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,421.60/29,089.68 = 16,051.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,421.60x = 29,089.68 × 16,051.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,421.60x = 466,937,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,937,361.97/19,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.17

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