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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,249.86, 28,706.72 and 17,126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,249.86, 28,706.72 and 17,126.04 is: 25,539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,249.86 : 28,706.72 = 17,126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,249.86/28,706.72 = 17,126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,249.86x = 28,706.72 × 17,126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,249.86x = 491,632,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,632,349.36/19,249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,539.53

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