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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,267.42, 28,907.03 and 17,280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,267.42, 28,907.03 and 17,280.49 is: 25,926.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,267.42 : 28,907.03 = 17,280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,267.42/28,907.03 = 17,280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,267.42x = 28,907.03 × 17,280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,267.42x = 499,527,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,527,642.84/19,267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,926.03

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