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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,515.30, 29,186.55 and 16,404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,515.30, 29,186.55 and 16,404.90 is: 24,534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,515.30 : 29,186.55 = 16,404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,515.30/29,186.55 = 16,404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,515.30x = 29,186.55 × 16,404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,515.30x = 478,802,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,802,434.10/19,515.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,534.72

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