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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,540.44, 29,307.78 and 16,274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,540.44, 29,307.78 and 16,274.52 is: 24,409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,540.44 : 29,307.78 = 16,274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,540.44/29,307.78 = 16,274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,540.44x = 29,307.78 × 16,274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,540.44x = 476,970,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,970,051.77/19,540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.38

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