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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,802.20, 29,703.30 and 16,691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,802.20, 29,703.30 and 16,691.80 is: 25,037.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,802.20 : 29,703.30 = 16,691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,802.20/29,703.30 = 16,691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,802.20x = 29,703.30 × 16,691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,802.20x = 495,801,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,801,542.94/19,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,037.70

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