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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.20, 28,808.70 and 17,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.20, 28,808.70 and 17,170.60 is: 25,704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.20 : 28,808.70 = 17,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.20/28,808.70 = 17,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.20x = 28,808.70 × 17,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.20x = 494,662,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,662,664.22/19,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.51

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