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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,946.60, 29,919.90 and 16,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,946.60, 29,919.90 and 16,874.60 is: 25,311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,946.60 : 29,919.90 = 16,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,946.60/29,919.90 = 16,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,946.60x = 29,919.90 × 16,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,946.60x = 504,886,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,886,344.54/19,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,311.90

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