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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.70, 29,852.55 and 16,256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.70, 29,852.55 and 16,256.70 is: 24,385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.70 : 29,852.55 = 16,256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.70/29,852.55 = 16,256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.70x = 29,852.55 × 16,256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.70x = 485,303,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,303,949.59/19,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.05

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