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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,422.80, 29,169.40 and 17,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,422.80, 29,169.40 and 17,003.60 is: 25,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,422.80 : 29,169.40 = 17,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,422.80/29,169.40 = 17,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,422.80x = 29,169.40 × 17,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,422.80x = 495,984,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,984,809.84/19,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,536.22

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