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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.60, 26,438.40 and 13,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.60, 26,438.40 and 13,219.20 is: 19,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.60 : 26,438.40 = 13,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.60/26,438.40 = 13,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.60x = 26,438.40 × 13,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.60x = 349,494,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,494,497.28/17,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.80

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