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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,063.98, 28,742.22 and 17,777.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,063.98, 28,742.22 and 17,777.72 is: 26,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,063.98 : 28,742.22 = 17,777.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,063.98/28,742.22 = 17,777.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,063.98x = 28,742.22 × 17,777.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,063.98x = 510,970,995.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,970,995.63/19,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,802.95

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