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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,596.01, 29,431.84 and 16,791.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,596.01, 29,431.84 and 16,791.19 is: 25,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,596.01 : 29,431.84 = 16,791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,596.01/29,431.84 = 16,791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,596.01x = 29,431.84 × 16,791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,596.01x = 494,195,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,195,617.49/19,596.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,219.20

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