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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,023.61, 28,535.44 and 17,867.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,023.61, 28,535.44 and 17,867.58 is: 26,801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,023.61 : 28,535.44 = 17,867.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,023.61/28,535.44 = 17,867.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,023.61x = 28,535.44 × 17,867.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,023.61x = 509,859,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,859,257.04/19,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,801.39

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