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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.10, 29,951.55 and 17,531.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.10, 29,951.55 and 17,531.70 is: 26,262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.10 : 29,951.55 = 17,531.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.10/29,951.55 = 17,531.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.10x = 29,951.55 × 17,531.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.10x = 525,101,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,101,589.14/19,994.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,262.83

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