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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,464.48, 29,195.64 and 17,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,464.48, 29,195.64 and 17,298 is: 25,946.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,464.48 : 29,195.64 = 17,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,464.48/29,195.64 = 17,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,464.48x = 29,195.64 × 17,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,464.48x = 505,026,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,026,180.72/19,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,946.04

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