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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,606.84, 29,342.20 and 16,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,606.84, 29,342.20 and 16,055.80 is: 24,027.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,606.84 : 29,342.20 = 16,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,606.84/29,342.20 = 16,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,606.84x = 29,342.20 × 16,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,606.84x = 471,112,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,112,494.76/19,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,027.97

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