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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,599.30, 29,366.55 and 16,683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,599.30, 29,366.55 and 16,683.30 is: 24,997.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,599.30 : 29,366.55 = 16,683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,599.30/29,366.55 = 16,683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,599.30x = 29,366.55 × 16,683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,599.30x = 489,930,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,930,963.62/19,599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.37

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