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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,734.65, 29,458.01 and 17,243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,734.65, 29,458.01 and 17,243.50 is: 25,739.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,734.65 : 29,458.01 = 17,243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,734.65/29,458.01 = 17,243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,734.65x = 29,458.01 × 17,243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,734.65x = 507,959,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,959,195.44/19,734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.46

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