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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,215.77, 28,656.01 and 17,091.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,215.77, 28,656.01 and 17,091.95 is: 25,488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,215.77 : 28,656.01 = 17,091.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,215.77/28,656.01 = 17,091.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,215.77x = 28,656.01 × 17,091.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,215.77x = 489,787,090.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,787,090.12/19,215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,488.81

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