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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,289.56, 28,887.15 and 17,419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,289.56, 28,887.15 and 17,419.67 is: 26,086.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,289.56 : 28,887.15 = 17,419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,289.56/28,887.15 = 17,419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,289.56x = 28,887.15 × 17,419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,289.56x = 503,204,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,204,533.14/19,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,086.89

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