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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,039.52, 28,499.30 and 17,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,039.52, 28,499.30 and 17,033.54 is: 25,496.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,039.52 : 28,499.30 = 17,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,039.52/28,499.30 = 17,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,039.52x = 28,499.30 × 17,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,039.52x = 485,443,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,443,966.52/19,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,496.65

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