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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,948.60, 29,922.90 and 16,876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,948.60, 29,922.90 and 16,876.60 is: 25,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948.60 : 29,922.90 = 16,876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948.60/29,922.90 = 16,876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948.60x = 29,922.90 × 16,876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948.60x = 504,996,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,996,814.14/19,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,314.90

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