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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.38, 28,665.88 and 17,233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.38, 28,665.88 and 17,233.22 is: 25,939.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.38 : 28,665.88 = 17,233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.38/28,665.88 = 17,233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.38x = 28,665.88 × 17,233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.38x = 494,005,416.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,005,416.53/19,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,939.70

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