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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,139.32, 28,568.47 and 17,730.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,139.32, 28,568.47 and 17,730.28 is: 26,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,139.32 : 28,568.47 = 17,730.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,139.32/28,568.47 = 17,730.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,139.32x = 28,568.47 × 17,730.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,139.32x = 506,526,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,526,972.27/19,139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,465.25

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