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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,084.77, 28,773.45 and 17,798.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,084.77, 28,773.45 and 17,798.49 is: 26,834.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,084.77 : 28,773.45 = 17,798.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,084.77/28,773.45 = 17,798.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,084.77x = 28,773.45 × 17,798.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,084.77x = 512,123,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,123,962.09/19,084.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.17

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