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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,201.84, 28,906.49 and 17,270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,201.84, 28,906.49 and 17,270.75 is: 25,999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,201.84 : 28,906.49 = 17,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,201.84/28,906.49 = 17,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,201.84x = 28,906.49 × 17,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,201.84x = 499,236,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,236,666.44/19,201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.42

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