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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,123.20, 28,627.20 and 17,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,123.20, 28,627.20 and 17,049.60 is: 25,523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,123.20 : 28,627.20 = 17,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,123.20/28,627.20 = 17,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,123.20x = 28,627.20 × 17,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,123.20x = 488,082,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,082,309.12/19,123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,523.05

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