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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.80, 29,996.70 and 16,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.80, 29,996.70 and 16,304.20 is: 24,456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.80 : 29,996.70 = 16,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.80/29,996.70 = 16,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.80x = 29,996.70 × 16,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.80x = 489,072,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,072,196.14/19,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,456.30

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