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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,791.20, 29,686.80 and 16,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,791.20, 29,686.80 and 16,680.80 is: 25,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,791.20 : 29,686.80 = 16,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,791.20/29,686.80 = 16,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,791.20x = 29,686.80 × 16,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,791.20x = 495,199,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,199,573.44/19,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,021.20

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