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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,934.10, 29,901.15 and 17,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,934.10, 29,901.15 and 17,163.90 is: 25,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,934.10 : 29,901.15 = 17,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,934.10/29,901.15 = 17,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,934.10x = 29,901.15 × 17,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,934.10x = 513,220,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,220,348.49/19,934.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,745.85

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