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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,927.89, 29,895.95 and 16,663.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,927.89, 29,895.95 and 16,663.79 is: 24,999.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,927.89 : 29,895.95 = 16,663.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,927.89/29,895.95 = 16,663.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,927.89x = 29,895.95 × 16,663.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,927.89x = 498,179,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,179,949.05/19,927.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.13

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