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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,676.20, 29,514.30 and 16,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,676.20, 29,514.30 and 16,614.40 is: 24,921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,676.20 : 29,514.30 = 16,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,676.20/29,514.30 = 16,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,676.20x = 29,514.30 × 16,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,676.20x = 490,362,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,362,385.92/19,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.60

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