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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,264.42, 28,902.53 and 17,277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,264.42, 28,902.53 and 17,277.49 is: 25,921.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,264.42 : 28,902.53 = 17,277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,264.42/28,902.53 = 17,277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,264.42x = 28,902.53 × 17,277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,264.42x = 499,363,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,363,143.99/19,264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,921.53

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