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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,734.03, 29,457.08 and 17,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,734.03, 29,457.08 and 17,242.88 is: 25,738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,734.03 : 29,457.08 = 17,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,734.03/29,457.08 = 17,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,734.03x = 29,457.08 × 17,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,734.03x = 507,924,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,924,791.41/19,734.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.52

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