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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,540.80, 29,224.80 and 16,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,540.80, 29,224.80 and 16,430.40 is: 24,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,540.80 : 29,224.80 = 16,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,540.80/29,224.80 = 16,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,540.80x = 29,224.80 × 16,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,540.80x = 480,175,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,175,153.92/19,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.95

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