Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,135.68, 28,703.52 and 17,736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,135.68, 28,703.52 and 17,736 is: 26,604
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,135.68 : 28,703.52 = 17,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,135.68/28,703.52 = 17,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,135.68x = 28,703.52 × 17,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,135.68x = 509,085,630.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,085,630.72/19,135.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,604
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