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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.44, 28,935.54 and 17,803.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.44, 28,935.54 and 17,803.56 is: 26,766.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.44 : 28,935.54 = 17,803.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.44/28,935.54 = 17,803.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.44x = 28,935.54 × 17,803.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.44x = 515,155,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,155,622.52/19,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,766.28

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