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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,209.70, 28,814.55 and 17,071.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,209.70, 28,814.55 and 17,071.30 is: 25,606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,209.70 : 28,814.55 = 17,071.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,209.70/28,814.55 = 17,071.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,209.70x = 28,814.55 × 17,071.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,209.70x = 491,901,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,901,827.42/19,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.95

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