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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,804.50, 29,651.47 and 16,336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,804.50, 29,651.47 and 16,336.28 is: 24,458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,804.50 : 29,651.47 = 16,336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,804.50/29,651.47 = 16,336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,804.50x = 29,651.47 × 16,336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,804.50x = 484,394,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,394,749.62/19,804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,458.82

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