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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,516.33, 29,239.26 and 16,415.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,516.33, 29,239.26 and 16,415.65 is: 24,593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,516.33 : 29,239.26 = 16,415.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,516.33/29,239.26 = 16,415.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,516.33x = 29,239.26 × 16,415.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,516.33x = 479,981,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,981,458.42/19,516.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.84

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