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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,219.52, 28,773.12 and 17,374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,219.52, 28,773.12 and 17,374.88 is: 26,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,219.52 : 28,773.12 = 17,374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,219.52/28,773.12 = 17,374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,219.52x = 28,773.12 × 17,374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,219.52x = 499,929,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,929,507.23/19,219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,011.55

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