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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,946.70, 29,883.60 and 16,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,946.70, 29,883.60 and 16,228.80 is: 24,313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,946.70 : 29,883.60 = 16,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,946.70/29,883.60 = 16,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,946.70x = 29,883.60 × 16,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,946.70x = 484,974,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,974,967.68/19,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.54

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