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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,128.31, 28,589.89 and 17,249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,128.31, 28,589.89 and 17,249.92 is: 25,782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,128.31 : 28,589.89 = 17,249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,128.31/28,589.89 = 17,249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,128.31x = 28,589.89 × 17,249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,128.31x = 493,173,315.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,173,315.31/19,128.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,782.38

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