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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,626.26, 29,399.28 and 16,328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,626.26, 29,399.28 and 16,328.74 is: 24,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,626.26 : 29,399.28 = 16,328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,626.26/29,399.28 = 16,328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,626.26x = 29,399.28 × 16,328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,626.26x = 480,053,199.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,053,199.31/19,626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,459.74

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