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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.80, 28,823.40 and 17,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.80, 28,823.40 and 17,044.80 is: 25,545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.80 : 28,823.40 = 17,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.80/28,823.40 = 17,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.80x = 28,823.40 × 17,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.80x = 491,289,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,289,088.32/19,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.66

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