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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,615.68, 29,343.24 and 16,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,615.68, 29,343.24 and 16,333.20 is: 24,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,615.68 : 29,343.24 = 16,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,615.68/29,343.24 = 16,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,615.68x = 29,343.24 × 16,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,615.68x = 479,269,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,269,007.57/19,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.95

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