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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.60, 29,852.40 and 17,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.60, 29,852.40 and 17,131.40 is: 25,697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.60 : 29,852.40 = 17,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.60/29,852.40 = 17,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.60x = 29,852.40 × 17,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.60x = 511,413,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,413,405.36/19,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,697.10

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