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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.45, 28,610.66 and 17,071.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.45, 28,610.66 and 17,071.47 is: 25,470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.45 : 28,610.66 = 17,071.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.45/28,610.66 = 17,071.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.45x = 28,610.66 × 17,071.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.45x = 488,425,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,425,938.51/19,176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,470.09

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