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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,873.80, 29,810.70 and 16,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,873.80, 29,810.70 and 16,666.20 is: 24,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,873.80 : 29,810.70 = 16,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,873.80/29,810.70 = 16,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,873.80x = 29,810.70 × 16,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,873.80x = 496,831,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,831,088.34/19,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.30

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