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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,637.69, 29,456.53 and 16,167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,637.69, 29,456.53 and 16,167.65 is: 24,251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,637.69 : 29,456.53 = 16,167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,637.69/29,456.53 = 16,167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,637.69x = 29,456.53 × 16,167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,637.69x = 476,242,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,242,679.55/19,637.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,251.47

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