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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,628.40, 29,399.40 and 16,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,628.40, 29,399.40 and 16,172.40 is: 24,223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,628.40 : 29,399.40 = 16,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,628.40/29,399.40 = 16,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,628.40x = 29,399.40 × 16,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,628.40x = 475,458,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,458,856.56/19,628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.01

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