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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,637.31, 29,455.97 and 16,167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,637.31, 29,455.97 and 16,167.27 is: 24,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,637.31 : 29,455.97 = 16,167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,637.31/29,455.97 = 16,167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,637.31x = 29,455.97 × 16,167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,637.31x = 476,222,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,222,539.27/19,637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.91

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