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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,431.54, 29,125.26 and 17,087.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,431.54, 29,125.26 and 17,087.01 is: 25,611.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,431.54 : 29,125.26 = 17,087.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,431.54/29,125.26 = 17,087.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,431.54x = 29,125.26 × 17,087.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,431.54x = 497,663,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,663,608.87/19,431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,611.13

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