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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,807.20, 29,710.80 and 16,696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,807.20, 29,710.80 and 16,696.80 is: 25,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,807.20 : 29,710.80 = 16,696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,807.20/29,710.80 = 16,696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,807.20x = 29,710.80 × 16,696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,807.20x = 496,075,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,075,285.44/19,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,045.20

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