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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,682.02, 29,392.57 and 17,297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,682.02, 29,392.57 and 17,297.38 is: 25,831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,682.02 : 29,392.57 = 17,297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,682.02/29,392.57 = 17,297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,682.02x = 29,392.57 × 17,297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,682.02x = 508,414,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,414,452.47/19,682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,831.42

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