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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,590.40, 29,342.40 and 16,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,590.40, 29,342.40 and 16,998.40 is: 25,460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,590.40 : 29,342.40 = 16,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,590.40/29,342.40 = 16,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,590.40x = 29,342.40 × 16,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,590.40x = 498,773,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,773,852.16/19,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,460.12

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