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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,929.80, 29,894.70 and 16,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,929.80, 29,894.70 and 16,722.20 is: 25,083.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,929.80 : 29,894.70 = 16,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,929.80/29,894.70 = 16,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,929.80x = 29,894.70 × 16,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,929.80x = 499,905,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,905,152.34/19,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.30

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