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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,526.49, 29,277.44 and 16,565.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,526.49, 29,277.44 and 16,565.97 is: 24,838.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,526.49 : 29,277.44 = 16,565.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,526.49/29,277.44 = 16,565.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,526.49x = 29,277.44 × 16,565.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,526.49x = 485,009,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,009,192.72/19,526.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.52

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