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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.31, 29,584.24 and 16,443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.31, 29,584.24 and 16,443.95 is: 24,657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.31 : 29,584.24 = 16,443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.31/29,584.24 = 16,443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.31x = 29,584.24 × 16,443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.31x = 486,481,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,481,574.32/19,729.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.82

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