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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,606.64, 29,406.85 and 16,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,606.64, 29,406.85 and 16,296.14 is: 24,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,606.64 : 29,406.85 = 16,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,606.64/29,406.85 = 16,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,606.64x = 29,406.85 × 16,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,606.64x = 479,218,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,218,177.34/19,606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,441.63

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