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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.81, 29,594.67 and 16,253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.81, 29,594.67 and 16,253.09 is: 24,379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.81 : 29,594.67 = 16,253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.81/29,594.67 = 16,253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.81x = 29,594.67 × 16,253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.81x = 481,004,737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,004,737.09/19,729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.59

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