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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,239.20, 28,858.80 and 17,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,239.20, 28,858.80 and 17,230.40 is: 25,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,239.20 : 28,858.80 = 17,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,239.20/28,858.80 = 17,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,239.20x = 28,858.80 × 17,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,239.20x = 497,248,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,248,667.52/19,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,845.60

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