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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,561.80, 29,310.30 and 16,645.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,561.80, 29,310.30 and 16,645.80 is: 24,941.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,561.80 : 29,310.30 = 16,645.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,561.80/29,310.30 = 16,645.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,561.80x = 29,310.30 × 16,645.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,561.80x = 487,893,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,893,391.74/19,561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.13

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