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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,672.74, 29,481.44 and 16,739.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,672.74, 29,481.44 and 16,739.51 is: 25,085.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,672.74 : 29,481.44 = 16,739.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,672.74/29,481.44 = 16,739.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,672.74x = 29,481.44 × 16,739.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,672.74x = 493,504,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,504,628.59/19,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,085.71

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