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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,605.89, 29,405.73 and 16,295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,605.89, 29,405.73 and 16,295.39 is: 24,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,605.89 : 29,405.73 = 16,295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,605.89/29,405.73 = 16,295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,605.89x = 29,405.73 × 16,295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,605.89x = 479,177,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,177,691.56/19,605.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.50

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