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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,495.61, 29,228.51 and 16,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,495.61, 29,228.51 and 16,153.60 is: 24,218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,495.61 : 29,228.51 = 16,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,495.61/29,228.51 = 16,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,495.61x = 29,228.51 × 16,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,495.61x = 472,145,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,145,432.23/19,495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.04

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