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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,455.48, 29,182.14 and 17,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,455.48, 29,182.14 and 17,289 is: 25,932.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,455.48 : 29,182.14 = 17,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,455.48/29,182.14 = 17,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,455.48x = 29,182.14 × 17,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,455.48x = 504,530,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,530,018.46/19,455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,932.54

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