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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,424.79, 29,115.14 and 17,080.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,424.79, 29,115.14 and 17,080.25 is: 25,600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,424.79 : 29,115.14 = 17,080.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,424.79/29,115.14 = 17,080.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,424.79x = 29,115.14 × 17,080.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,424.79x = 497,293,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,293,857.37/19,424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,600.99

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