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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,205.80, 28,808.70 and 17,164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,205.80, 28,808.70 and 17,164.60 is: 25,746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,205.80 : 28,808.70 = 17,164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,205.80/28,808.70 = 17,164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,205.80x = 28,808.70 × 17,164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,205.80x = 494,489,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,489,812.02/19,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,746.90

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