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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,466.46, 29,128.82 and 16,864.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,466.46, 29,128.82 and 16,864.34 is: 25,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,466.46 : 29,128.82 = 16,864.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,466.46/29,128.82 = 16,864.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,466.46x = 29,128.82 × 16,864.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,466.46x = 491,238,094.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,238,094.31/19,466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,235.10

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