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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,767.12, 29,611.72 and 16,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,767.12, 29,611.72 and 16,073.52 is: 24,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,767.12 : 29,611.72 = 16,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,767.12/29,611.72 = 16,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,767.12x = 29,611.72 × 16,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,767.12x = 475,964,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,964,573.65/19,767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,078.60

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