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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,066.96, 28,470.02 and 17,079.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,066.96, 28,470.02 and 17,079.76 is: 25,502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,066.96 : 28,470.02 = 17,079.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,066.96/28,470.02 = 17,079.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,066.96x = 28,470.02 × 17,079.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,066.96x = 486,261,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,261,108.80/19,066.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,502.81

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