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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.52, 29,887.14 and 16,247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.52, 29,887.14 and 16,247.48 is: 24,327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.52 : 29,887.14 = 16,247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.52/29,887.14 = 16,247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.52x = 29,887.14 × 16,247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.52x = 485,590,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,590,709.41/19,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,327.56

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