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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.30, 29,998.95 and 16,791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.30, 29,998.95 and 16,791.70 is: 25,187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.30 : 29,998.95 = 16,791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.30/29,998.95 = 16,791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.30x = 29,998.95 × 16,791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.30x = 503,733,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,733,368.72/19,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.55

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