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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,065.88, 28,563.18 and 17,006.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,065.88, 28,563.18 and 17,006.86 is: 25,478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,065.88 : 28,563.18 = 17,006.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,065.88/28,563.18 = 17,006.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,065.88x = 28,563.18 × 17,006.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,065.88x = 485,770,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,770,003.41/19,065.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,478.50

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