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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,736.66, 29,461 and 17,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,736.66, 29,461 and 17,245.50 is: 25,742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,736.66 : 29,461 = 17,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,736.66/29,461 = 17,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,736.66x = 29,461 × 17,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,736.66x = 508,069,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,069,675.50/19,736.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,742.43

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