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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,487.70, 29,231.55 and 16,425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,487.70, 29,231.55 and 16,425.90 is: 24,638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,487.70 : 29,231.55 = 16,425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,487.70/29,231.55 = 16,425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,487.70x = 29,231.55 × 16,425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,487.70x = 480,154,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,154,517.15/19,487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.85

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