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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,577.40, 29,333.70 and 16,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,577.40, 29,333.70 and 16,272.60 is: 24,381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577.40 : 29,333.70 = 16,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577.40/29,333.70 = 16,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577.40x = 29,333.70 × 16,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577.40x = 477,335,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,335,566.62/19,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.97

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