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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,730.40, 29,552.40 and 17,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,730.40, 29,552.40 and 17,138.40 is: 25,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,730.40 : 29,552.40 = 17,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,730.40/29,552.40 = 17,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,730.40x = 29,552.40 × 17,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,730.40x = 506,480,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,480,852.16/19,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.08

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