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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,515.33, 29,237.76 and 16,414.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,515.33, 29,237.76 and 16,414.65 is: 24,592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,515.33 : 29,237.76 = 16,414.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,515.33/29,237.76 = 16,414.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,515.33x = 29,237.76 × 16,414.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,515.33x = 479,927,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,927,597.18/19,515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.34

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