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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.30, 28,935.36 and 17,481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.30, 28,935.36 and 17,481.24 is: 26,168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.30 : 28,935.36 = 17,481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.30/28,935.36 = 17,481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.30x = 28,935.36 × 17,481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.30x = 505,825,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,825,972.65/19,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,168.87

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