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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,516.80, 29,275.20 and 16,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,516.80, 29,275.20 and 16,233.60 is: 24,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,516.80 : 29,275.20 = 16,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,516.80/29,275.20 = 16,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,516.80x = 29,275.20 × 16,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,516.80x = 475,241,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,241,886.72/19,516.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,350.40

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