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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,707.20, 29,560.80 and 17,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,707.20, 29,560.80 and 17,892.80 is: 26,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,707.20 : 29,560.80 = 17,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,707.20/29,560.80 = 17,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,707.20x = 29,560.80 × 17,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,707.20x = 528,925,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,925,482.24/19,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,839.20

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