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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,469.49, 29,227.37 and 16,387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,469.49, 29,227.37 and 16,387.84 is: 24,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,469.49 : 29,227.37 = 16,387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,469.49/29,227.37 = 16,387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,469.49x = 29,227.37 × 16,387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,469.49x = 478,973,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,973,417.78/19,469.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.24

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