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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,735.15, 29,458.76 and 17,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,735.15, 29,458.76 and 17,244 is: 25,740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,735.15 : 29,458.76 = 17,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,735.15/29,458.76 = 17,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,735.15x = 29,458.76 × 17,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,735.15x = 507,986,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,986,857.44/19,735.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,740.21

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