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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,989.20, 30,010.20 and 16,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,989.20, 30,010.20 and 16,042.64 is: 24,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,989.20 : 30,010.20 = 16,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,989.20/30,010.20 = 16,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,989.20x = 30,010.20 × 16,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,989.20x = 481,442,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,442,834.93/19,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,085.15

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