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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,017.60, 28,526.40 and 17,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,017.60, 28,526.40 and 17,721.60 is: 26,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,017.60 : 28,526.40 = 17,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,017.60/28,526.40 = 17,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,017.60x = 28,526.40 × 17,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,017.60x = 505,533,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,533,450.24/19,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,582.40

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