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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.20, 28,882.80 and 17,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.20, 28,882.80 and 17,440.80 is: 26,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.20 : 28,882.80 = 17,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.20/28,882.80 = 17,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.20x = 28,882.80 × 17,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.20x = 503,739,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,739,138.24/19,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,161.20

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