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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,582.08, 29,207.82 and 16,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,582.08, 29,207.82 and 16,627.20 is: 24,800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,582.08 : 29,207.82 = 16,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,582.08/29,207.82 = 16,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,582.08x = 29,207.82 × 16,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,582.08x = 485,644,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,644,264.70/19,582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,800.44

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