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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,201.80, 28,802.70 and 16,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,201.80, 28,802.70 and 16,897.80 is: 25,346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,201.80 : 28,802.70 = 16,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,201.80/28,802.70 = 16,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,201.80x = 28,802.70 × 16,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,201.80x = 486,702,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,702,264.06/19,201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,346.70

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