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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,705.52, 29,520.17 and 16,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,705.52, 29,520.17 and 16,504.96 is: 24,725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,705.52 : 29,520.17 = 16,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,705.52/29,520.17 = 16,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,705.52x = 29,520.17 × 16,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,705.52x = 487,229,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,229,225.04/19,705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,725.52

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