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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.57, 28,541.13 and 17,617.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.57, 28,541.13 and 17,617.05 is: 26,390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.57 : 28,541.13 = 17,617.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.57/28,541.13 = 17,617.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.57x = 28,541.13 × 17,617.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.57x = 502,810,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,810,514.27/19,052.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,390.70

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