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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.30, 28,939.86 and 17,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.30, 28,939.86 and 17,484.24 is: 26,173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.30 : 28,939.86 = 17,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.30/28,939.86 = 17,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.30x = 28,939.86 × 17,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.30x = 505,991,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,991,457.81/19,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,173.37

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