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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,640.40, 29,460.60 and 16,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,640.40, 29,460.60 and 16,821.60 is: 25,232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,640.40 : 29,460.60 = 16,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,640.40/29,460.60 = 16,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,640.40x = 29,460.60 × 16,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,640.40x = 495,574,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,574,428.96/19,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,232.40

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