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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,642.56, 29,463.84 and 16,172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,642.56, 29,463.84 and 16,172.52 is: 24,258.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,642.56 : 29,463.84 = 16,172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,642.56/29,463.84 = 16,172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,642.56x = 29,463.84 × 16,172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,642.56x = 476,504,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,504,541.68/19,642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,258.78

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