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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,563.60, 29,280.60 and 17,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,563.60, 29,280.60 and 17,230.80 is: 25,789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,563.60 : 29,280.60 = 17,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,563.60/29,280.60 = 17,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,563.60x = 29,280.60 × 17,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,563.60x = 504,528,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,528,162.48/19,563.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,789.13

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