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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,604.88, 29,404.23 and 16,294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,604.88, 29,404.23 and 16,294.39 is: 24,439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,604.88 : 29,404.23 = 16,294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,604.88/29,404.23 = 16,294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,604.88x = 29,404.23 × 16,294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,604.88x = 479,123,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,123,844.25/19,604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,439.01

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