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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,564.20, 29,276.13 and 16,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,564.20, 29,276.13 and 16,940.76 is: 25,350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,564.20 : 29,276.13 = 16,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,564.20/29,276.13 = 16,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,564.20x = 29,276.13 × 16,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,564.20x = 495,959,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,959,892.06/19,564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,350.38

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