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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,806.37, 29,638.78 and 17,204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,806.37, 29,638.78 and 17,204.51 is: 25,745.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,806.37 : 29,638.78 = 17,204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,806.37/29,638.78 = 17,204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,806.37x = 29,638.78 × 17,204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,806.37x = 509,920,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,920,717.98/19,806.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,745.29

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