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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,540.48, 29,299.44 and 17,205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,540.48, 29,299.44 and 17,205.16 is: 25,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,540.48 : 29,299.44 = 17,205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,540.48/29,299.44 = 17,205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,540.48x = 29,299.44 × 17,205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,540.48x = 504,101,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,101,553.11/19,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.81

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