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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,987.80, 29,826.75 and 16,531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,987.80, 29,826.75 and 16,531.80 is: 24,669.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,987.80 : 29,826.75 = 16,531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,987.80/29,826.75 = 16,531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,987.80x = 29,826.75 × 16,531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,987.80x = 493,089,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,089,865.65/19,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.54

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