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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.99, 28,491.87 and 17,217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.99, 28,491.87 and 17,217.27 is: 25,769.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.99 : 28,491.87 = 17,217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.99/28,491.87 = 17,217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.99x = 28,491.87 × 17,217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.99x = 490,552,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,552,218.59/19,035.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,769.72

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