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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.98, 29,953.17 and 16,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.98, 29,953.17 and 16,644.48 is: 25,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.98 : 29,953.17 = 16,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.98/29,953.17 = 16,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.98x = 29,953.17 × 16,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.98x = 498,554,939.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,554,939.00/19,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,021.60

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