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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,434.74, 29,151.97 and 16,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,434.74, 29,151.97 and 16,794.20 is: 25,191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,434.74 : 29,151.97 = 16,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,434.74/29,151.97 = 16,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,434.74x = 29,151.97 × 16,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,434.74x = 489,584,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,584,045.47/19,434.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.19

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