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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,648.81, 29,473.26 and 16,178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,648.81, 29,473.26 and 16,178.77 is: 24,268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,648.81 : 29,473.26 = 16,178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,648.81/29,473.26 = 16,178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,648.81x = 29,473.26 × 16,178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,648.81x = 476,841,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,841,094.69/19,648.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,268.19

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