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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,051.07, 28,538.89 and 17,615.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,051.07, 28,538.89 and 17,615.54 is: 26,388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,051.07 : 28,538.89 = 17,615.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,051.07/28,538.89 = 17,615.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,051.07x = 28,538.89 × 17,615.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,051.07x = 502,727,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,727,985.66/19,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,388.45

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