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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.60, 29,975.40 and 17,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.60, 29,975.40 and 17,213.40 is: 25,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.60 : 29,975.40 = 17,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.60/29,975.40 = 17,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.60x = 29,975.40 × 17,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.60x = 515,978,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,978,550.36/19,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,820.10

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