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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,764.80, 29,704.80 and 17,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,764.80, 29,704.80 and 17,230.40 is: 25,895.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,764.80 : 29,704.80 = 17,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,764.80/29,704.80 = 17,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,764.80x = 29,704.80 × 17,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,764.80x = 511,825,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,825,585.92/19,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,895.81

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