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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,832.40, 29,773.96 and 17,039.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,832.40, 29,773.96 and 17,039.11 is: 25,580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,832.40 : 29,773.96 = 17,039.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,832.40/29,773.96 = 17,039.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,832.40x = 29,773.96 × 17,039.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,832.40x = 507,321,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,321,545.51/19,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,580.44

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