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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,215.59, 28,632.37 and 17,119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,215.59, 28,632.37 and 17,119.49 is: 25,509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,215.59 : 28,632.37 = 17,119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,215.59/28,632.37 = 17,119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,215.59x = 28,632.37 × 17,119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,215.59x = 490,171,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,171,571.89/19,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,509.06

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