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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,622.30, 29,433.40 and 16,145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,622.30, 29,433.40 and 16,145.48 is: 24,218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,622.30 : 29,433.40 = 16,145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,622.30/29,433.40 = 16,145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,622.30x = 29,433.40 × 16,145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,622.30x = 475,216,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,216,371.03/19,622.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.19

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