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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,731.31, 29,596.91 and 16,254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,731.31, 29,596.91 and 16,254.59 is: 24,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,731.31 : 29,596.91 = 16,254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,731.31/29,596.91 = 16,254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,731.31x = 29,596.91 × 16,254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,731.31x = 481,085,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,085,637.32/19,731.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.84

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