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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.20, 28,834.80 and 17,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.20, 28,834.80 and 17,072.80 is: 25,609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.20 : 28,834.80 = 17,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.20/28,834.80 = 17,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.20x = 28,834.80 × 17,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.20x = 492,290,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,290,773.44/19,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,609.20

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