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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,651.87, 29,466.78 and 17,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,651.87, 29,466.78 and 17,317.18 is: 25,966.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,651.87 : 29,466.78 = 17,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,651.87/29,466.78 = 17,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,651.87x = 29,466.78 × 17,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,651.87x = 510,281,533.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,281,533.28/19,651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,966.05

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