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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,726.11, 29,722.32 and 16,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,726.11, 29,722.32 and 16,293.04 is: 24,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,726.11 : 29,722.32 = 16,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,726.11/29,722.32 = 16,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,726.11x = 29,722.32 × 16,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,726.11x = 484,266,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,266,786.73/19,726.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.53

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