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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,024.61, 28,536.94 and 17,868.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,024.61, 28,536.94 and 17,868.58 is: 26,802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024.61 : 28,536.94 = 17,868.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024.61/28,536.94 = 17,868.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024.61x = 28,536.94 × 17,868.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024.61x = 509,914,595.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,914,595.35/19,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,802.89

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