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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,403.40, 29,105.10 and 17,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,403.40, 29,105.10 and 17,216.40 is: 25,824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,403.40 : 29,105.10 = 17,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,403.40/29,105.10 = 17,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,403.40x = 29,105.10 × 17,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,403.40x = 501,085,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,085,043.64/19,403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.60

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