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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,953.60, 29,865.60 and 17,620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,953.60, 29,865.60 and 17,620.80 is: 26,373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,953.60 : 29,865.60 = 17,620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,953.60/29,865.60 = 17,620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,953.60x = 29,865.60 × 17,620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,953.60x = 526,255,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,255,764.48/19,953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.98

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