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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,304.12, 28,908.99 and 17,434.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,304.12, 28,908.99 and 17,434.23 is: 26,108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,304.12 : 28,908.99 = 17,434.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,304.12/28,908.99 = 17,434.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,304.12x = 28,908.99 × 17,434.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,304.12x = 504,005,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,005,980.73/19,304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,108.73

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