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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,986.40, 29,979.60 and 16,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,986.40, 29,979.60 and 16,730.20 is: 25,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,986.40 : 29,979.60 = 16,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,986.40/29,979.60 = 16,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,986.40x = 29,979.60 × 16,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,986.40x = 501,564,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,564,703.92/19,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,095.30

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