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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,617.18, 29,345.49 and 16,334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,617.18, 29,345.49 and 16,334.70 is: 24,435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,617.18 : 29,345.49 = 16,334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,617.18/29,345.49 = 16,334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,617.18x = 29,345.49 × 16,334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,617.18x = 479,349,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,349,775.50/19,617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.20

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