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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,643.56, 29,465.34 and 16,173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,643.56, 29,465.34 and 16,173.52 is: 24,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,643.56 : 29,465.34 = 16,173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,643.56/29,465.34 = 16,173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,643.56x = 29,465.34 × 16,173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,643.56x = 476,558,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,558,265.80/19,643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.28

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