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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,535.36, 29,233.92 and 17,231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,535.36, 29,233.92 and 17,231.36 is: 25,786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,535.36 : 29,233.92 = 17,231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,535.36/29,233.92 = 17,231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,535.36x = 29,233.92 × 17,231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,535.36x = 503,740,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,740,199.73/19,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,786.07

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