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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,520.80, 29,281.20 and 17,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,520.80, 29,281.20 and 17,216.80 is: 25,825.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,520.80 : 29,281.20 = 17,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,520.80/29,281.20 = 17,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,520.80x = 29,281.20 × 17,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,520.80x = 504,128,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,128,564.16/19,520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.20

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