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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,222.98, 28,697.02 and 17,852.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,222.98, 28,697.02 and 17,852.46 is: 26,651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,222.98 : 28,697.02 = 17,852.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,222.98/28,697.02 = 17,852.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,222.98x = 28,697.02 × 17,852.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,222.98x = 512,312,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,312,401.67/19,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.04

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