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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,448.40, 29,129.40 and 16,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,448.40, 29,129.40 and 16,856.40 is: 25,247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,448.40 : 29,129.40 = 16,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,448.40/29,129.40 = 16,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,448.40x = 29,129.40 × 16,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,448.40x = 491,016,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,016,818.16/19,448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,247.16

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