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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.82, 29,599.17 and 16,256.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.82, 29,599.17 and 16,256.09 is: 24,384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.82 : 29,599.17 = 16,256.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.82/29,599.17 = 16,256.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.82x = 29,599.17 × 16,256.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.82x = 481,166,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,166,623.45/19,732.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.08

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