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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,022.61, 28,521.16 and 17,043.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,022.61, 28,521.16 and 17,043.38 is: 25,553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,022.61 : 28,521.16 = 17,043.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,022.61/28,521.16 = 17,043.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,022.61x = 28,521.16 × 17,043.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,022.61x = 486,096,967.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,096,967.92/19,022.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,553.64

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