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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,978.80, 29,968.20 and 16,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,978.80, 29,968.20 and 16,771.20 is: 25,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,978.80 : 29,968.20 = 16,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,978.80/29,968.20 = 16,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,978.80x = 29,968.20 × 16,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,978.80x = 502,602,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,602,675.84/19,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.80

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