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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,225.80, 28,838.70 and 17,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,225.80, 28,838.70 and 17,152.20 is: 25,728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,225.80 : 28,838.70 = 17,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,225.80/28,838.70 = 17,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,225.80x = 28,838.70 × 17,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,225.80x = 494,647,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,647,150.14/19,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,728.30

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