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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,145.27, 28,645.77 and 17,202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,145.27, 28,645.77 and 17,202.89 is: 25,739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,145.27 : 28,645.77 = 17,202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,145.27/28,645.77 = 17,202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,145.27x = 28,645.77 × 17,202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,145.27x = 492,790,030.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,790,030.28/19,145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.52

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