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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,641.19, 29,461.78 and 16,171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,641.19, 29,461.78 and 16,171.15 is: 24,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,641.19 : 29,461.78 = 16,171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,641.19/29,461.78 = 16,171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,641.19x = 29,461.78 × 16,171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,641.19x = 476,430,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,430,863.65/19,641.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.72

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