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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,253.56, 28,891.86 and 17,686.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,253.56, 28,891.86 and 17,686.84 is: 26,540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,253.56 : 28,891.86 = 17,686.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,253.56/28,891.86 = 17,686.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,253.56x = 28,891.86 × 17,686.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,253.56x = 511,005,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,005,705.12/19,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,540.84

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