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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,660.80, 29,644.80 and 17,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,660.80, 29,644.80 and 17,203.20 is: 25,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,660.80 : 29,644.80 = 17,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,660.80/29,644.80 = 17,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,660.80x = 29,644.80 × 17,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,660.80x = 509,985,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,985,423.36/19,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,939.20

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