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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,806.66, 29,639.18 and 17,204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,806.66, 29,639.18 and 17,204.81 is: 25,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,806.66 : 29,639.18 = 17,204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,806.66/29,639.18 = 17,204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,806.66x = 29,639.18 × 17,204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,806.66x = 509,936,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,936,355.27/19,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,745.70

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