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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056.87, 28,579.25 and 17,813.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056.87, 28,579.25 and 17,813.03 is: 26,713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056.87 : 28,579.25 = 17,813.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056.87/28,579.25 = 17,813.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056.87x = 28,579.25 × 17,813.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056.87x = 509,082,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,082,805.67/19,056.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.87

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