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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,913.40, 29,870.10 and 16,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,913.40, 29,870.10 and 16,657.20 is: 24,985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,913.40 : 29,870.10 = 16,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,913.40/29,870.10 = 16,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,913.40x = 29,870.10 × 16,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,913.40x = 497,552,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,552,229.72/19,913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.80

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