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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,587.72, 29,329.10 and 16,477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,587.72, 29,329.10 and 16,477.32 is: 24,671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,587.72 : 29,329.10 = 16,477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,587.72/29,329.10 = 16,477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,587.72x = 29,329.10 × 16,477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,587.72x = 483,264,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,264,966.01/19,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.83

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