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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,523.20, 29,265.60 and 17,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,523.20, 29,265.60 and 17,449.60 is: 26,157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,523.20 : 29,265.60 = 17,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,523.20/29,265.60 = 17,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,523.20x = 29,265.60 × 17,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,523.20x = 510,673,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,673,013.76/19,523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,157.24

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