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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,530.40, 29,283.18 and 16,569.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,530.40, 29,283.18 and 16,569.87 is: 24,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,530.40 : 29,283.18 = 16,569.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,530.40/29,283.18 = 16,569.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,530.40x = 29,283.18 × 16,569.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,530.40x = 485,218,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,218,360.44/19,530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.26

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