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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,965.80, 29,948.70 and 16,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,965.80, 29,948.70 and 16,758.20 is: 25,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,965.80 : 29,948.70 = 16,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,965.80/29,948.70 = 16,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,965.80x = 29,948.70 × 16,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,965.80x = 501,886,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,886,304.34/19,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,137.30

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