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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,137.52, 28,634.15 and 17,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,137.52, 28,634.15 and 17,195.14 is: 25,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,137.52 : 28,634.15 = 17,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,137.52/28,634.15 = 17,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,137.52x = 28,634.15 × 17,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,137.52x = 492,368,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,368,132.06/19,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,727.90

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