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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,060.59, 28,528.83 and 17,241.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,060.59, 28,528.83 and 17,241.69 is: 25,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,060.59 : 28,528.83 = 17,241.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,060.59/28,528.83 = 17,241.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,060.59x = 28,528.83 × 17,241.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,060.59x = 491,885,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,885,242.92/19,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,806.40

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