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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.56, 28,890.36 and 17,685.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.56, 28,890.36 and 17,685.84 is: 26,539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.56 : 28,890.36 = 17,685.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.56/28,890.36 = 17,685.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.56x = 28,890.36 × 17,685.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.56x = 510,950,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,950,284.50/19,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,539.34

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