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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,648.31, 29,472.51 and 16,178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,648.31, 29,472.51 and 16,178.27 is: 24,267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,648.31 : 29,472.51 = 16,178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,648.31/29,472.51 = 16,178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,648.31x = 29,472.51 × 16,178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,648.31x = 476,814,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,814,224.36/19,648.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,267.44

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