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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,609.64, 29,411.34 and 16,299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,609.64, 29,411.34 and 16,299.14 is: 24,446.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,609.64 : 29,411.34 = 16,299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,609.64/29,411.34 = 16,299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,609.64x = 29,411.34 × 16,299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,609.64x = 479,379,548.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,379,548.25/19,609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,446.12

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