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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,510.40, 29,265.60 and 16,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,510.40, 29,265.60 and 16,270.40 is: 24,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,510.40 : 29,265.60 = 16,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,510.40/29,265.60 = 16,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,510.40x = 29,265.60 × 16,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,510.40x = 476,163,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,163,018.24/19,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.60

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