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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056.66, 28,578.93 and 17,812.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056.66, 28,578.93 and 17,812.83 is: 26,713.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056.66 : 28,578.93 = 17,812.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056.66/28,578.93 = 17,812.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056.66x = 28,578.93 × 17,812.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056.66x = 509,071,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,071,621.67/19,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.58

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