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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,636.56, 29,454.84 and 16,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,636.56, 29,454.84 and 16,166.52 is: 24,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,636.56 : 29,454.84 = 16,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,636.56/29,454.84 = 16,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,636.56x = 29,454.84 × 16,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,636.56x = 476,182,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,182,259.96/19,636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,249.78

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