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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,436.33, 29,002.85 and 17,341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,436.33, 29,002.85 and 17,341.93 is: 25,877.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,436.33 : 29,002.85 = 17,341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,436.33/29,002.85 = 17,341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,436.33x = 29,002.85 × 17,341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,436.33x = 502,965,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,965,457.85/19,436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,877.59

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