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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,111.36, 28,527.25 and 17,704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,111.36, 28,527.25 and 17,704.24 is: 26,426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,111.36 : 28,527.25 = 17,704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,111.36/28,527.25 = 17,704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,111.36x = 28,527.25 × 17,704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,111.36x = 505,053,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,053,280.54/19,111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,426.86

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