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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,307.70, 28,982.03 and 17,100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,307.70, 28,982.03 and 17,100.86 is: 25,669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,307.70 : 28,982.03 = 17,100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,307.70/28,982.03 = 17,100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,307.70x = 28,982.03 × 17,100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,307.70x = 495,617,637.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,617,637.55/19,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.43

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