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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,898.29, 29,832.45 and 17,157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,898.29, 29,832.45 and 17,157.25 is: 25,722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,898.29 : 29,832.45 = 17,157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,898.29/29,832.45 = 17,157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,898.29x = 29,832.45 × 17,157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,898.29x = 511,842,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,842,802.76/19,898.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,722.95

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