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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,899.16, 29,967.25 and 17,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,899.16, 29,967.25 and 17,333.08 is: 26,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,899.16 : 29,967.25 = 17,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,899.16/29,967.25 = 17,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,899.16x = 29,967.25 × 17,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,899.16x = 519,424,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,424,741.63/19,899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.85

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