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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,574.80, 29,329.80 and 16,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,574.80, 29,329.80 and 16,658.80 is: 24,960.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,574.80 : 29,329.80 = 16,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,574.80/29,329.80 = 16,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,574.80x = 29,329.80 × 16,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,574.80x = 488,599,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,599,272.24/19,574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,960.63

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