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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.80, 29,962.20 and 16,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.80, 29,962.20 and 16,475.60 is: 24,713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.80 : 29,962.20 = 16,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.80/29,962.20 = 16,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.80x = 29,962.20 × 16,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.80x = 493,645,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,645,222.32/19,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.40

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