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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.38, 28,668.91 and 17,235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.38, 28,668.91 and 17,235.22 is: 25,942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.38 : 28,668.91 = 17,235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.38/28,668.91 = 17,235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.38x = 28,668.91 × 17,235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.38x = 494,114,971.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,114,971.01/19,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.72

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