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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,529.60, 29,294.40 and 16,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,529.60, 29,294.40 and 16,246.40 is: 24,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,529.60 : 29,294.40 = 16,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,529.60/29,294.40 = 16,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,529.60x = 29,294.40 × 16,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,529.60x = 475,928,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,928,540.16/19,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.60

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