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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,563.56, 29,279.73 and 16,053.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,563.56, 29,279.73 and 16,053.42 is: 24,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,563.56 : 29,279.73 = 16,053.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,563.56/29,279.73 = 16,053.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,563.56x = 29,279.73 × 16,053.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,563.56x = 470,039,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,039,882.88/19,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.30

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