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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,948.80, 29,768.64 and 16,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,948.80, 29,768.64 and 16,492.80 is: 24,611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948.80 : 29,768.64 = 16,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948.80/29,768.64 = 16,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948.80x = 29,768.64 × 16,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948.80x = 490,968,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,968,225.79/19,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.42

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