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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,207.80, 28,811.70 and 17,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,207.80, 28,811.70 and 17,134.20 is: 25,701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,207.80 : 28,811.70 = 17,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,207.80/28,811.70 = 17,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,207.80x = 28,811.70 × 17,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,207.80x = 493,665,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,665,430.14/19,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,701.30

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