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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.20, 28,846.80 and 17,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.20, 28,846.80 and 17,287.20 is: 25,930.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.20 : 28,846.80 = 17,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.20/28,846.80 = 17,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.20x = 28,846.80 × 17,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.20x = 498,680,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,680,400.96/19,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,930.80

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