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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,570.40, 29,323.20 and 16,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,570.40, 29,323.20 and 16,265.60 is: 24,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,570.40 : 29,323.20 = 16,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,570.40/29,323.20 = 16,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,570.40x = 29,323.20 × 16,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,570.40x = 476,959,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,959,441.92/19,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.47

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