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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,577.80, 29,334.30 and 16,661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,577.80, 29,334.30 and 16,661.80 is: 24,965.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577.80 : 29,334.30 = 16,661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577.80/29,334.30 = 16,661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577.80x = 29,334.30 × 16,661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577.80x = 488,762,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,762,239.74/19,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,965.13

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