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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,094.20, 28,501.79 and 17,687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,094.20, 28,501.79 and 17,687.24 is: 26,401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,094.20 : 28,501.79 = 17,687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,094.20/28,501.79 = 17,687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,094.20x = 28,501.79 × 17,687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,094.20x = 504,117,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,117,911.72/19,094.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.63

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