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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,321.20, 28,981.80 and 17,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,321.20, 28,981.80 and 17,701.20 is: 26,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,321.20 : 28,981.80 = 17,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,321.20/28,981.80 = 17,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,321.20x = 28,981.80 × 17,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,321.20x = 513,012,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,012,638.16/19,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,551.80

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