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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,141.20, 28,711.80 and 17,758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,141.20, 28,711.80 and 17,758.80 is: 26,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,141.20 : 28,711.80 = 17,758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,141.20/28,711.80 = 17,758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,141.20x = 28,711.80 × 17,758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,141.20x = 509,887,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,887,113.84/19,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,638.20

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