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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,962.52, 29,890.14 and 16,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,962.52, 29,890.14 and 16,249.48 is: 24,330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,962.52 : 29,890.14 = 16,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,962.52/29,890.14 = 16,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,962.52x = 29,890.14 × 16,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,962.52x = 485,699,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,699,232.13/19,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.56

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