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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.24, 28,512.72 and 17,980.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.24, 28,512.72 and 17,980.08 is: 26,970.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.24 : 28,512.72 = 17,980.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.24/28,512.72 = 17,980.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.24x = 28,512.72 × 17,980.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.24x = 512,660,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,660,986.62/19,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,970.46

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