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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,283.84, 28,876.44 and 17,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,283.84, 28,876.44 and 17,085.92 is: 25,585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,283.84 : 28,876.44 = 17,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,283.84/28,876.44 = 17,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,283.84x = 28,876.44 × 17,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,283.84x = 493,380,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,380,543.72/19,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,585.18

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