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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,250.56, 28,887.36 and 17,683.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,250.56, 28,887.36 and 17,683.84 is: 26,536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,250.56 : 28,887.36 = 17,683.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,250.56/28,887.36 = 17,683.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,250.56x = 28,887.36 × 17,683.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,250.56x = 510,839,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,839,452.26/19,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,536.34

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