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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.68, 29,617.92 and 16,247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.68, 29,617.92 and 16,247.88 is: 24,376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.68 : 29,617.92 = 16,247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.68/29,617.92 = 16,247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.68x = 29,617.92 × 16,247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.68x = 481,228,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,228,410.01/19,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,376.26

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