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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,898.20, 29,847.30 and 16,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,898.20, 29,847.30 and 16,010.20 is: 24,015.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,898.20 : 29,847.30 = 16,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,898.20/29,847.30 = 16,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,898.20x = 29,847.30 × 16,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,898.20x = 477,861,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,861,242.46/19,898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,015.30

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