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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,466.31, 29,182.62 and 16,523.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,466.31, 29,182.62 and 16,523.97 is: 24,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,466.31 : 29,182.62 = 16,523.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,466.31/29,182.62 = 16,523.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,466.31x = 29,182.62 × 16,523.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,466.31x = 482,212,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,212,737.40/19,466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.66

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