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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.20, 28,855.80 and 17,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.20, 28,855.80 and 17,617.20 is: 26,425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.20 : 28,855.80 = 17,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.20/28,855.80 = 17,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.20x = 28,855.80 × 17,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.20x = 508,358,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,358,399.76/19,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,425.80

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