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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,698.74, 29,504.68 and 16,282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,698.74, 29,504.68 and 16,282.73 is: 24,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,698.74 : 29,504.68 = 16,282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,698.74/29,504.68 = 16,282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,698.74x = 29,504.68 × 16,282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,698.74x = 480,416,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,416,858.52/19,698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.20

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