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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.14, 29,253.69 and 17,193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.14, 29,253.69 and 17,193.42 is: 25,724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.14 : 29,253.69 = 17,193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.14/29,253.69 = 17,193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.14x = 29,253.69 × 17,193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.14x = 502,970,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,970,978.72/19,552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,724.60

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