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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,986.20, 30,005.70 and 16,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,986.20, 30,005.70 and 16,039.64 is: 24,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,986.20 : 30,005.70 = 16,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,986.20/30,005.70 = 16,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,986.20x = 30,005.70 × 16,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,986.20x = 481,280,625.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,280,625.95/19,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,080.65

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