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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.73, 28,942.22 and 17,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.73, 28,942.22 and 17,485.72 is: 26,175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.73 : 28,942.22 = 17,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.73/28,942.22 = 17,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.73x = 28,942.22 × 17,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.73x = 506,075,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,075,555.10/19,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.78

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