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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,257.48, 28,695.96 and 17,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,257.48, 28,695.96 and 17,295.30 is: 25,772.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,257.48 : 28,695.96 = 17,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,257.48/28,695.96 = 17,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,257.48x = 28,695.96 × 17,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,257.48x = 496,305,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,305,236.99/19,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.08

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