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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,740.66, 29,466.96 and 17,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,740.66, 29,466.96 and 17,249.50 is: 25,748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,740.66 : 29,466.96 = 17,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,740.66/29,466.96 = 17,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,740.66x = 29,466.96 × 17,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,740.66x = 508,290,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,290,326.52/19,740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.40

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