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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.40, 29,904.60 and 16,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.40, 29,904.60 and 16,680.20 is: 25,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.40 : 29,904.60 = 16,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.40/29,904.60 = 16,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.40x = 29,904.60 × 16,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.40x = 498,814,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,814,708.92/19,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,020.30

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