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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,520.40, 29,280.60 and 16,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,520.40, 29,280.60 and 16,280.40 is: 24,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,520.40 : 29,280.60 = 16,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,520.40/29,280.60 = 16,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,520.40x = 29,280.60 × 16,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,520.40x = 476,699,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,699,880.24/19,520.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,420.60

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