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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,495.68, 29,163.24 and 16,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,495.68, 29,163.24 and 16,213.20 is: 24,253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,495.68 : 29,163.24 = 16,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,495.68/29,163.24 = 16,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,495.68x = 29,163.24 × 16,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,495.68x = 472,829,442.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,829,442.77/19,495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,253.04

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