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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.80, 29,820.30 and 16,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.80, 29,820.30 and 16,985.80 is: 25,451.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.80 : 29,820.30 = 16,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.80/29,820.30 = 16,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.80x = 29,820.30 × 16,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.80x = 506,521,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,521,651.74/19,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,451.05

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