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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,572.80, 29,215.96 and 16,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,572.80, 29,215.96 and 16,817.20 is: 25,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,572.80 : 29,215.96 = 16,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,572.80/29,215.96 = 16,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,572.80x = 29,215.96 × 16,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,572.80x = 491,330,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,330,642.51/19,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,102.73

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