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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,615.70, 29,423.55 and 17,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,615.70, 29,423.55 and 17,311.70 is: 25,967.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,615.70 : 29,423.55 = 17,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,615.70/29,423.55 = 17,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,615.70x = 29,423.55 × 17,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,615.70x = 509,371,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,371,670.54/19,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,967.55

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