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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,657.40, 29,486.10 and 16,417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,657.40, 29,486.10 and 16,417.40 is: 24,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,657.40 : 29,486.10 = 16,417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,657.40/29,486.10 = 16,417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,657.40x = 29,486.10 × 16,417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,657.40x = 484,085,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,085,098.14/19,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.10

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