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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.34, 28,925.57 and 17,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.34, 28,925.57 and 17,843.24 is: 26,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.34 : 28,925.57 = 17,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.34/28,925.57 = 17,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.34x = 28,925.57 × 17,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.34x = 516,125,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,125,653.80/19,242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,822.40

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