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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,909.40, 29,820.90 and 16,453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,909.40, 29,820.90 and 16,453.40 is: 24,644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,909.40 : 29,820.90 = 16,453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,909.40/29,820.90 = 16,453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,909.40x = 29,820.90 × 16,453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,909.40x = 490,655,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,655,196.06/19,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.40

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