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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,874.97, 29,823.53 and 16,966.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,874.97, 29,823.53 and 16,966.53 is: 25,459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,874.97 : 29,823.53 = 16,966.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,874.97/29,823.53 = 16,966.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,874.97x = 29,823.53 × 16,966.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,874.97x = 506,001,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,001,731.62/19,874.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,459.25

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