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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,128.96, 28,687.28 and 17,885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,128.96, 28,687.28 and 17,885.12 is: 26,821.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,128.96 : 28,687.28 = 17,885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,128.96/28,687.28 = 17,885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,128.96x = 28,687.28 × 17,885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,128.96x = 513,075,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,075,445.27/19,128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,821.92

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