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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.48, 29,192.64 and 17,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.48, 29,192.64 and 17,296 is: 25,943.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.48 : 29,192.64 = 17,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.48/29,192.64 = 17,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.48x = 29,192.64 × 17,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.48x = 504,915,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,915,901.44/19,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,943.04

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