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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,601.97, 29,337.33 and 16,091.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,601.97, 29,337.33 and 16,091.83 is: 24,083.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,601.97 : 29,337.33 = 16,091.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,601.97/29,337.33 = 16,091.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,601.97x = 29,337.33 × 16,091.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,601.97x = 472,091,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,091,327.01/19,601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.87

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