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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,849.20, 29,846.70 and 16,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,849.20, 29,846.70 and 16,641.60 is: 25,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,849.20 : 29,846.70 = 16,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,849.20/29,846.70 = 16,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,849.20x = 29,846.70 × 16,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,849.20x = 496,696,842.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,696,842.72/19,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.52

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