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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.45, 28,940.31 and 17,484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.45, 28,940.31 and 17,484.42 is: 26,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.45 : 28,940.31 = 17,484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.45/28,940.31 = 17,484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.45x = 28,940.31 × 17,484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.45x = 506,004,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,004,534.97/19,332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,173.84

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