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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,819.69, 29,670.91 and 17,359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,819.69, 29,670.91 and 17,359.31 is: 25,987.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,819.69 : 29,670.91 = 17,359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,819.69/29,670.91 = 17,359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,819.69x = 29,670.91 × 17,359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,819.69x = 515,066,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,066,555.45/19,819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,987.62

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