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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,511.40, 29,267.10 and 16,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,511.40, 29,267.10 and 16,692.60 is: 25,038.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,511.40 : 29,267.10 = 16,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,511.40/29,267.10 = 16,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,511.40x = 29,267.10 × 16,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,511.40x = 488,543,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,543,993.46/19,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,038.90

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