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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,165.20, 28,747.80 and 17,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,165.20, 28,747.80 and 17,739.60 is: 26,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,165.20 : 28,747.80 = 17,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,165.20/28,747.80 = 17,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,165.20x = 28,747.80 × 17,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,165.20x = 509,974,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,974,472.88/19,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,609.40

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