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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,777.60, 29,666.40 and 16,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,777.60, 29,666.40 and 16,705.60 is: 25,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,777.60 : 29,666.40 = 16,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,777.60/29,666.40 = 16,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,777.60x = 29,666.40 × 16,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,777.60x = 495,595,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,595,011.84/19,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.40

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