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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,591.66, 29,427.28 and 17,303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,591.66, 29,427.28 and 17,303.50 is: 25,990.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,591.66 : 29,427.28 = 17,303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,591.66/29,427.28 = 17,303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,591.66x = 29,427.28 × 17,303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,591.66x = 509,194,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,194,939.48/19,591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,990.39

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