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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.80, 28,843.20 and 17,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.80, 28,843.20 and 17,187.60 is: 25,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.80 : 28,843.20 = 17,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.80/28,843.20 = 17,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.80x = 28,843.20 × 17,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.80x = 495,745,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,745,384.32/19,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,781.40

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