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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,508.40, 29,219.40 and 16,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,508.40, 29,219.40 and 16,052.40 is: 24,043.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,508.40 : 29,219.40 = 16,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,508.40/29,219.40 = 16,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,508.40x = 29,219.40 × 16,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,508.40x = 469,041,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,041,496.56/19,508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,043.05

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