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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,624.22, 29,546.83 and 17,299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,624.22, 29,546.83 and 17,299.17 is: 26,046.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,624.22 : 29,546.83 = 17,299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,624.22/29,546.83 = 17,299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,624.22x = 29,546.83 × 17,299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,624.22x = 511,135,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,135,559.45/19,624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,046.15

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