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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,640.55, 29,498.63 and 16,835.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,640.55, 29,498.63 and 16,835.79 is: 25,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,640.55 : 29,498.63 = 16,835.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,640.55/29,498.63 = 16,835.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,640.55x = 29,498.63 × 16,835.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,640.55x = 496,632,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,632,655.79/19,640.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,286.09

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