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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,405.80, 29,143.90 and 16,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,405.80, 29,143.90 and 16,986.60 is: 25,510.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,405.80 : 29,143.90 = 16,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,405.80/29,143.90 = 16,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,405.80x = 29,143.90 × 16,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,405.80x = 495,055,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,055,771.74/19,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,510.71

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