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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,845.30, 29,773.48 and 16,182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,845.30, 29,773.48 and 16,182.12 is: 24,277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,845.30 : 29,773.48 = 16,182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,845.30/29,773.48 = 16,182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,845.30x = 29,773.48 × 16,182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,845.30x = 481,798,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,798,026.18/19,845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,277.69

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