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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,376.80, 29,100.40 and 16,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,376.80, 29,100.40 and 16,957.60 is: 25,467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,376.80 : 29,100.40 = 16,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,376.80/29,100.40 = 16,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,376.80x = 29,100.40 × 16,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,376.80x = 493,472,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,472,943.04/19,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,467.21

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