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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,111.20, 28,609.20 and 17,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,111.20, 28,609.20 and 17,037.60 is: 25,505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,111.20 : 28,609.20 = 17,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,111.20/28,609.20 = 17,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,111.20x = 28,609.20 × 17,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,111.20x = 487,432,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,432,105.92/19,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,505.05

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