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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162.80, 28,792.80 and 17,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162.80, 28,792.80 and 17,024.40 is: 25,579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162.80 : 28,792.80 = 17,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162.80/28,792.80 = 17,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162.80x = 28,792.80 × 17,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162.80x = 490,180,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,180,144.32/19,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,579.78

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