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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,516.14, 29,132.97 and 17,151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,516.14, 29,132.97 and 17,151.55 is: 25,603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,516.14 : 29,132.97 = 17,151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,516.14/29,132.97 = 17,151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,516.14x = 29,132.97 × 17,151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,516.14x = 499,675,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,675,454.45/19,516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,603.19

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