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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,539.40, 29,265.90 and 16,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,539.40, 29,265.90 and 16,083.40 is: 24,089.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,539.40 : 29,265.90 = 16,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,539.40/29,265.90 = 16,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,539.40x = 29,265.90 × 16,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,539.40x = 470,695,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,695,176.06/19,539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,089.54

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