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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,517.34, 29,240.76 and 16,416.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,517.34, 29,240.76 and 16,416.66 is: 24,595.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,517.34 : 29,240.76 = 16,416.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,517.34/29,240.76 = 16,416.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,517.34x = 29,240.76 × 16,416.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,517.34x = 480,035,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,035,615.06/19,517.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.34

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