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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.60, 29,378.70 and 17,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.60, 29,378.70 and 17,425.80 is: 26,100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.60 : 29,378.70 = 17,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.60/29,378.70 = 17,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.60x = 29,378.70 × 17,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.60x = 511,947,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,947,350.46/19,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.32

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