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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,489.70, 29,234.55 and 16,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,489.70, 29,234.55 and 16,427.90 is: 24,641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,489.70 : 29,234.55 = 16,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,489.70/29,234.55 = 16,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,489.70x = 29,234.55 × 16,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,489.70x = 480,262,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,262,263.95/19,489.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.85

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