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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,625.60, 29,438.40 and 10,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,625.60, 29,438.40 and 10,877.60 is: 16,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,625.60 : 29,438.40 = 10,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,625.60/29,438.40 = 10,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,625.60x = 29,438.40 × 10,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,625.60x = 320,219,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,219,139.84/19,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,316.40

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