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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.80, 29,932.20 and 16,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.80, 29,932.20 and 16,747.20 is: 25,120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.80 : 29,932.20 = 16,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.80/29,932.20 = 16,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.80x = 29,932.20 × 16,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.80x = 501,280,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,280,539.84/19,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,120.80

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