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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,589.16, 29,423.52 and 17,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,589.16, 29,423.52 and 17,301 is: 25,986.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,589.16 : 29,423.52 = 17,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,589.16/29,423.52 = 17,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,589.16x = 29,423.52 × 17,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,589.16x = 509,056,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,056,319.52/19,589.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,986.63

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