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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,207.80, 28,811.70 and 17,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,207.80, 28,811.70 and 17,004.60 is: 25,506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,207.80 : 28,811.70 = 17,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,207.80/28,811.70 = 17,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,207.80x = 28,811.70 × 17,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,207.80x = 489,931,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,931,433.82/19,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,506.90

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