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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,645.19, 29,467.79 and 16,175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,645.19, 29,467.79 and 16,175.15 is: 24,262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,645.19 : 29,467.79 = 16,175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,645.19/29,467.79 = 16,175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,645.19x = 29,467.79 × 16,175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,645.19x = 476,645,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,645,695.20/19,645.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.72

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