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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,771.60, 29,657.40 and 16,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,771.60, 29,657.40 and 16,699.60 is: 25,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,771.60 : 29,657.40 = 16,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,771.60/29,657.40 = 16,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,771.60x = 29,657.40 × 16,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,771.60x = 495,266,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,266,717.04/19,771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,049.40

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