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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,908.80, 29,863.20 and 16,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,908.80, 29,863.20 and 16,020.80 is: 24,031.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,908.80 : 29,863.20 = 16,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,908.80/29,863.20 = 16,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,908.80x = 29,863.20 × 16,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,908.80x = 478,432,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,432,354.56/19,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.20

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