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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,935.80, 29,874.90 and 16,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,935.80, 29,874.90 and 16,998.20 is: 25,472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,935.80 : 29,874.90 = 16,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,935.80/29,874.90 = 16,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,935.80x = 29,874.90 × 16,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,935.80x = 507,819,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,819,525.18/19,935.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,472.74

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