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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,497.61, 29,231.50 and 16,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,497.61, 29,231.50 and 16,155.60 is: 24,221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,497.61 : 29,231.50 = 16,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,497.61/29,231.50 = 16,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,497.61x = 29,231.50 × 16,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,497.61x = 472,252,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,252,421.40/19,497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,221.04

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