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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,649.28, 29,433.78 and 16,351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,649.28, 29,433.78 and 16,351.74 is: 24,494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,649.28 : 29,433.78 = 16,351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,649.28/29,433.78 = 16,351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,649.28x = 29,433.78 × 16,351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,649.28x = 481,293,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,293,517.78/19,649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,494.21

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