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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,757.91, 29,605.65 and 16,041.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,757.91, 29,605.65 and 16,041.99 is: 24,037.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,757.91 : 29,605.65 = 16,041.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,757.91/29,605.65 = 16,041.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,757.91x = 29,605.65 × 16,041.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,757.91x = 474,933,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,933,541.24/19,757.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,037.64

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