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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.64, 29,331.96 and 16,299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.64, 29,331.96 and 16,299.92 is: 24,459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.64 : 29,331.96 = 16,299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.64/29,331.96 = 16,299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.64x = 29,331.96 × 16,299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.64x = 478,108,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,108,601.44/19,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,459.89

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