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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,561.20, 29,322.60 and 17,487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,561.20, 29,322.60 and 17,487.60 is: 26,214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,561.20 : 29,322.60 = 17,487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,561.20/29,322.60 = 17,487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,561.20x = 29,322.60 × 17,487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,561.20x = 512,781,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,781,899.76/19,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,214.24

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