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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,506.60, 29,259.90 and 17,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,506.60, 29,259.90 and 17,246.70 is: 25,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,506.60 : 29,259.90 = 17,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,506.60/29,259.90 = 17,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,506.60x = 29,259.90 × 17,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,506.60x = 504,636,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,636,717.33/19,506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.05

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