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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,590.80, 29,386.20 and 16,638.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,590.80, 29,386.20 and 16,638.35 is: 24,957.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,590.80 : 29,386.20 = 16,638.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,590.80/29,386.20 = 16,638.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,590.80x = 29,386.20 × 16,638.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,590.80x = 488,937,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,937,880.77/19,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.53

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