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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,980.80, 29,971.20 and 16,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,980.80, 29,971.20 and 16,481.60 is: 24,722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,980.80 : 29,971.20 = 16,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,980.80/29,971.20 = 16,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,980.80x = 29,971.20 × 16,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,980.80x = 493,973,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,973,329.92/19,980.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.40

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