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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,898.40, 29,804.40 and 16,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,898.40, 29,804.40 and 16,442.40 is: 24,627.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,898.40 : 29,804.40 = 16,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,898.40/29,804.40 = 16,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,898.40x = 29,804.40 × 16,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,898.40x = 490,055,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,055,866.56/19,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.90

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