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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,769.60, 29,654.40 and 16,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,769.60, 29,654.40 and 16,697.60 is: 25,046.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,769.60 : 29,654.40 = 16,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,769.60/29,654.40 = 16,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,769.60x = 29,654.40 × 16,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,769.60x = 495,157,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,157,309.44/19,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,046.40

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