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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,620.40, 29,387.40 and 16,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,620.40, 29,387.40 and 16,164.40 is: 24,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,620.40 : 29,387.40 = 16,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,620.40/29,387.40 = 16,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,620.40x = 29,387.40 × 16,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,620.40x = 475,029,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,029,688.56/19,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,211.01

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