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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,620.60, 29,430.90 and 17,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,620.60, 29,430.90 and 17,028.60 is: 25,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,620.60 : 29,430.90 = 17,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,620.60/29,430.90 = 17,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,620.60x = 29,430.90 × 17,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,620.60x = 501,167,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,167,023.74/19,620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,542.90

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