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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,412.80, 29,119.20 and 16,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,412.80, 29,119.20 and 16,820.80 is: 25,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,412.80 : 29,119.20 = 16,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,412.80/29,119.20 = 16,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,412.80x = 29,119.20 × 16,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,412.80x = 489,808,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,808,239.36/19,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,231.20

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