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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,428.15, 29,099.03 and 16,836.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,428.15, 29,099.03 and 16,836.15 is: 25,216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,428.15 : 29,099.03 = 16,836.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,428.15/29,099.03 = 16,836.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,428.15x = 29,099.03 × 16,836.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,428.15x = 489,915,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,915,549.75/19,428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.79

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