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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,842.64, 29,692.89 and 17,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,842.64, 29,692.89 and 17,183.44 is: 25,713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,842.64 : 29,692.89 = 17,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,842.64/29,692.89 = 17,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,842.64x = 29,692.89 × 17,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,842.64x = 510,225,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,225,993.74/19,842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,713.61

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