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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.80, 29,829.30 and 16,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.80, 29,829.30 and 16,991.80 is: 25,460.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.80 : 29,829.30 = 16,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.80/29,829.30 = 16,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.80x = 29,829.30 × 16,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.80x = 506,853,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,853,499.74/19,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,460.05

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