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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.80, 28,827.54 and 17,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.80, 28,827.54 and 17,254.92 is: 25,832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.80 : 28,827.54 = 17,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.80/28,827.54 = 17,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.80x = 28,827.54 × 17,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.80x = 497,416,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,416,896.50/19,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,832.06

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