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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,977.10, 30,010.20 and 16,696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,977.10, 30,010.20 and 16,696.60 is: 25,082.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,977.10 : 30,010.20 = 16,696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,977.10/30,010.20 = 16,696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,977.10x = 30,010.20 × 16,696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,977.10x = 501,068,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,068,305.32/19,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,082.13

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