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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,964.70, 29,947.05 and 16,793.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,964.70, 29,947.05 and 16,793.55 is: 25,190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,964.70 : 29,947.05 = 16,793.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,964.70/29,947.05 = 16,793.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,964.70x = 29,947.05 × 16,793.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,964.70x = 502,917,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,917,281.53/19,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.33

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