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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.57, 29,435.35 and 16,146.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.57, 29,435.35 and 16,146.77 is: 24,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.57 : 29,435.35 = 16,146.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.57/29,435.35 = 16,146.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.57x = 29,435.35 × 16,146.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.57x = 475,285,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,285,751.84/19,623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,220.15

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