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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,449.60, 29,116.80 and 17,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,449.60, 29,116.80 and 17,145.60 is: 25,667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,449.60 : 29,116.80 = 17,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,449.60/29,116.80 = 17,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,449.60x = 29,116.80 × 17,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,449.60x = 499,225,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,225,006.08/19,449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,667.62

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