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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,825.98, 29,689.76 and 16,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,825.98, 29,689.76 and 16,553.58 is: 24,789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,825.98 : 29,689.76 = 16,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,825.98/29,689.76 = 16,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,825.98x = 29,689.76 × 16,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,825.98x = 491,471,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,471,734.57/19,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.28

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