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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.86, 29,559.33 and 16,194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.86, 29,559.33 and 16,194.06 is: 24,247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.86 : 29,559.33 = 16,194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.86/29,559.33 = 16,194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.86x = 29,559.33 × 16,194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.86x = 478,685,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,685,563.58/19,741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,247.24

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