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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,448.96, 29,129.17 and 17,204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,448.96, 29,129.17 and 17,204.55 is: 25,767.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,448.96 : 29,129.17 = 17,204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,448.96/29,129.17 = 17,204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,448.96x = 29,129.17 × 17,204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,448.96x = 501,154,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,154,305.59/19,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,767.67

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