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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.05, 28,490.47 and 17,216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.05, 28,490.47 and 17,216.33 is: 25,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.05 : 28,490.47 = 17,216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.05/28,490.47 = 17,216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.05x = 28,490.47 × 17,216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.05x = 490,501,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,501,147.88/19,035.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,768.32

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