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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.52, 29,888.64 and 16,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.52, 29,888.64 and 16,248.48 is: 24,329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.52 : 29,888.64 = 16,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.52/29,888.64 = 16,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.52x = 29,888.64 × 16,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.52x = 485,644,969.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,644,969.27/19,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,329.06

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