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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,065.12, 28,535.46 and 17,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,065.12, 28,535.46 and 17,246.40 is: 25,813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,065.12 : 28,535.46 = 17,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,065.12/28,535.46 = 17,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,065.12x = 28,535.46 × 17,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,065.12x = 492,133,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,133,957.34/19,065.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,813.32

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