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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.79, 29,435.65 and 16,146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.79, 29,435.65 and 16,146.98 is: 24,220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.79 : 29,435.65 = 16,146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.79/29,435.65 = 16,146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.79x = 29,435.65 × 16,146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.79x = 475,296,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,296,851.84/19,623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,220.44

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