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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.70, 29,897.10 and 16,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.70, 29,897.10 and 16,237.80 is: 24,327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.70 : 29,897.10 = 16,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.70/29,897.10 = 16,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.70x = 29,897.10 × 16,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.70x = 485,463,130.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,463,130.38/19,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,327.04

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