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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,055.62, 28,577.37 and 17,811.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,055.62, 28,577.37 and 17,811.78 is: 26,712.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,055.62 : 28,577.37 = 17,811.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,055.62/28,577.37 = 17,811.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,055.62x = 28,577.37 × 17,811.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,055.62x = 509,013,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,013,827.42/19,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.01

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