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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,521.96, 29,232.30 and 16,394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,521.96, 29,232.30 and 16,394.76 is: 24,549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,521.96 : 29,232.30 = 16,394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,521.96/29,232.30 = 16,394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,521.96x = 29,232.30 × 16,394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,521.96x = 479,256,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,256,542.75/19,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.61

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