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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.20, 28,588.80 and 17,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.20, 28,588.80 and 17,676.80 is: 26,515.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.20 : 28,588.80 = 17,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.20/28,588.80 = 17,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.20x = 28,588.80 × 17,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.20x = 505,358,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,358,499.84/19,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,515.20

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