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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,147.20, 28,720.80 and 17,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,147.20, 28,720.80 and 17,721.60 is: 26,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,147.20 : 28,720.80 = 17,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,147.20/28,720.80 = 17,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,147.20x = 28,720.80 × 17,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,147.20x = 508,978,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,978,529.28/19,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,582.40

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