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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.30, 28,941.36 and 17,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.30, 28,941.36 and 17,485.24 is: 26,174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.30 : 28,941.36 = 17,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.30/28,941.36 = 17,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.30x = 28,941.36 × 17,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.30x = 506,046,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,046,625.53/19,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,174.87

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