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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,656.97, 29,438.29 and 17,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,656.97, 29,438.29 and 17,292.96 is: 25,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,656.97 : 29,438.29 = 17,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,656.97/29,438.29 = 17,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,656.97x = 29,438.29 × 17,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,656.97x = 509,075,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,075,171.44/19,656.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,897.95

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