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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,801.45, 29,702.18 and 17,033.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,801.45, 29,702.18 and 17,033.53 is: 25,550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,801.45 : 29,702.18 = 17,033.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,801.45/29,702.18 = 17,033.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,801.45x = 29,702.18 × 17,033.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,801.45x = 505,932,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,932,974.10/19,801.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,550.30

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