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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,379.20, 29,068.80 and 16,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,379.20, 29,068.80 and 16,844.80 is: 25,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,379.20 : 29,068.80 = 16,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,379.20/29,068.80 = 16,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,379.20x = 29,068.80 × 16,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,379.20x = 489,658,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,658,122.24/19,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,267.20

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