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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,730.40, 29,660.40 and 16,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,730.40, 29,660.40 and 16,879.20 is: 25,374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,730.40 : 29,660.40 = 16,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,730.40/29,660.40 = 16,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,730.40x = 29,660.40 × 16,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,730.40x = 500,643,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,643,823.68/19,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,374.24

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