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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.59, 29,902.98 and 16,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.59, 29,902.98 and 16,668.48 is: 25,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.59 : 29,902.98 = 16,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.59/29,902.98 = 16,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.59x = 29,902.98 × 16,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.59x = 498,437,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,437,224.07/19,932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.15

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