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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,841.39, 29,898.60 and 16,408.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,841.39, 29,898.60 and 16,408.59 is: 24,725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,841.39 : 29,898.60 = 16,408.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,841.39/29,898.60 = 16,408.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,841.39x = 29,898.60 × 16,408.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,841.39x = 490,593,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,593,807.10/19,841.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,725.78

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