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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,178.80, 28,816.80 and 17,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,178.80, 28,816.80 and 17,040.40 is: 25,603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,178.80 : 28,816.80 = 17,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,178.80/28,816.80 = 17,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,178.80x = 28,816.80 × 17,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,178.80x = 491,049,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,049,798.72/19,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,603.78

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