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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.22, 29,335.85 and 16,481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.22, 29,335.85 and 16,481.82 is: 24,678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.22 : 29,335.85 = 16,481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.22/29,335.85 = 16,481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.22x = 29,335.85 × 16,481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.22x = 483,508,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,508,199.25/19,592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.58

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