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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,507.16, 29,261.59 and 16,243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,507.16, 29,261.59 and 16,243.27 is: 24,365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,507.16 : 29,261.59 = 16,243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,507.16/29,261.59 = 16,243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,507.16x = 29,261.59 × 16,243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,507.16x = 475,303,793.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,303,793.24/19,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,365.60

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