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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,509.60, 29,206.80 and 17,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,509.60, 29,206.80 and 17,205.60 is: 25,757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,509.60 : 29,206.80 = 17,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,509.60/29,206.80 = 17,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,509.60x = 29,206.80 × 17,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,509.60x = 502,520,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,520,518.08/19,509.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,757.60

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