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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768.80, 29,566.80 and 16,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768.80, 29,566.80 and 16,658.40 is: 24,914.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768.80 : 29,566.80 = 16,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768.80/29,566.80 = 16,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768.80x = 29,566.80 × 16,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768.80x = 492,535,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,535,581.12/19,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.79

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