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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,316.80, 29,010.40 and 16,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,316.80, 29,010.40 and 16,897.60 is: 25,377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,316.80 : 29,010.40 = 16,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,316.80/29,010.40 = 16,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,316.80x = 29,010.40 × 16,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,316.80x = 490,206,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,206,135.04/19,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,377.19

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