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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,675.20, 29,493.60 and 17,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,675.20, 29,493.60 and 17,601.60 is: 26,385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,675.20 : 29,493.60 = 17,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,675.20/29,493.60 = 17,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,675.20x = 29,493.60 × 17,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,675.20x = 519,134,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,134,549.76/19,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,385.22

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