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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,533.02, 29,158.11 and 17,168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,533.02, 29,158.11 and 17,168.42 is: 25,628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,533.02 : 29,158.11 = 17,168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,533.02/29,158.11 = 17,168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,533.02x = 29,158.11 × 17,168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,533.02x = 500,598,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,598,751.78/19,533.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,628.34

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