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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,531.83, 29,262.51 and 16,431.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,531.83, 29,262.51 and 16,431.15 is: 24,617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,531.83 : 29,262.51 = 16,431.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,531.83/29,262.51 = 16,431.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,531.83x = 29,262.51 × 16,431.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,531.83x = 480,816,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,816,691.19/19,531.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.08

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