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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,482.54, 29,248.92 and 16,726.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,482.54, 29,248.92 and 16,726.92 is: 25,111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,482.54 : 29,248.92 = 16,726.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,482.54/29,248.92 = 16,726.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,482.54x = 29,248.92 × 16,726.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,482.54x = 489,244,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,244,344.93/19,482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,111.94

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