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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,797.40, 29,663.70 and 16,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,797.40, 29,663.70 and 16,492.60 is: 24,711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,797.40 : 29,663.70 = 16,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,797.40/29,663.70 = 16,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,797.40x = 29,663.70 × 16,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,797.40x = 489,231,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,231,538.62/19,797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,711.91

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