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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,905.60, 29,858.40 and 16,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,905.60, 29,858.40 and 16,833.60 is: 25,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,905.60 : 29,858.40 = 16,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,905.60/29,858.40 = 16,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,905.60x = 29,858.40 × 16,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,905.60x = 502,624,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,624,362.24/19,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.40

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