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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,988.80, 30,002.40 and 17,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,988.80, 30,002.40 and 17,070.40 is: 25,622.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,988.80 : 30,002.40 = 17,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,988.80/30,002.40 = 17,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,988.80x = 30,002.40 × 17,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,988.80x = 512,152,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,152,968.96/19,988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,622.00

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