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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,805.36, 29,713.52 and 16,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,805.36, 29,713.52 and 16,098.40 is: 24,152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,805.36 : 29,713.52 = 16,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,805.36/29,713.52 = 16,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,805.36x = 29,713.52 × 16,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,805.36x = 478,340,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,340,130.37/19,805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,152.05

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