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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,717.63, 29,432.68 and 17,226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,717.63, 29,432.68 and 17,226.50 is: 25,714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,717.63 : 29,432.68 = 17,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,717.63/29,432.68 = 17,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,717.63x = 29,432.68 × 17,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,717.63x = 507,021,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,021,871.79/19,717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.14

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