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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,249.36, 28,705.97 and 17,125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,249.36, 28,705.97 and 17,125.54 is: 25,538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,249.36 : 28,705.97 = 17,125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,249.36/28,705.97 = 17,125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,249.36x = 28,705.97 × 17,125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,249.36x = 491,605,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,605,237.47/19,249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,538.78

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