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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,428.54, 29,120.76 and 17,084.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,428.54, 29,120.76 and 17,084.01 is: 25,606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,428.54 : 29,120.76 = 17,084.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,428.54/29,120.76 = 17,084.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,428.54x = 29,120.76 × 17,084.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,428.54x = 497,499,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,499,355.05/19,428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.63

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