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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,545.88, 29,319.36 and 16,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,545.88, 29,319.36 and 16,755.16 is: 25,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,545.88 : 29,319.36 = 16,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,545.88/29,319.36 = 16,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,545.88x = 29,319.36 × 16,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,545.88x = 491,250,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,250,567.90/19,545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,133.20

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