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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,015.20, 28,522.80 and 17,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,015.20, 28,522.80 and 17,632.80 is: 26,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,015.20 : 28,522.80 = 17,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,015.20/28,522.80 = 17,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,015.20x = 28,522.80 × 17,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,015.20x = 502,936,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,936,827.84/19,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,449.20

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