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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,548.60, 29,322.90 and 16,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,548.60, 29,322.90 and 16,265.40 is: 24,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,548.60 : 29,322.90 = 16,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,548.60/29,322.90 = 16,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,548.60x = 29,322.90 × 16,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,548.60x = 476,948,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,948,697.66/19,548.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.10

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