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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,041.30, 28,568.43 and 17,200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,041.30, 28,568.43 and 17,200.98 is: 25,807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,041.30 : 28,568.43 = 17,200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,041.30/28,568.43 = 17,200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,041.30x = 28,568.43 × 17,200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,041.30x = 491,404,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,404,993.06/19,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,807.32

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