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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,794.96, 29,711.57 and 16,141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,794.96, 29,711.57 and 16,141.45 is: 24,227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,794.96 : 29,711.57 = 16,141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,794.96/29,711.57 = 16,141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,794.96x = 29,711.57 × 16,141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,794.96x = 479,587,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,587,821.58/19,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,227.77

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