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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,504.80, 29,257.20 and 16,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,504.80, 29,257.20 and 16,005.60 is: 24,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,504.80 : 29,257.20 = 16,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,504.80/29,257.20 = 16,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,504.80x = 29,257.20 × 16,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,504.80x = 468,279,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,279,040.32/19,504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,008.40

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