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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.26, 29,959.05 and 16,663.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.26, 29,959.05 and 16,663.57 is: 24,993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.26 : 29,959.05 = 16,663.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.26/29,959.05 = 16,663.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.26x = 29,959.05 × 16,663.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.26x = 499,224,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,224,859.49/19,974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,993.41

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