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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,440.83, 29,009.57 and 17,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,440.83, 29,009.57 and 17,346.44 is: 25,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,440.83 : 29,009.57 = 17,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,440.83/29,009.57 = 17,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,440.83x = 29,009.57 × 17,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,440.83x = 503,212,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,212,533.65/19,440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,884.32

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