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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,284.62, 28,879.74 and 17,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,284.62, 28,879.74 and 17,414.73 is: 26,079.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,284.62 : 28,879.74 = 17,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,284.62/28,879.74 = 17,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,284.62x = 28,879.74 × 17,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,284.62x = 502,932,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,932,874.57/19,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.49

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