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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,946.10, 29,919.15 and 16,874.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,946.10, 29,919.15 and 16,874.10 is: 25,311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,946.10 : 29,919.15 = 16,874.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,946.10/29,919.15 = 16,874.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,946.10x = 29,919.15 × 16,874.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,946.10x = 504,858,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,858,729.02/19,946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,311.15

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