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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,564.60, 29,301.90 and 16,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,564.60, 29,301.90 and 16,065.40 is: 24,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,564.60 : 29,301.90 = 16,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,564.60/29,301.90 = 16,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,564.60x = 29,301.90 × 16,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,564.60x = 470,746,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,746,744.26/19,564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,061.15

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