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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,358.96, 28,973.64 and 17,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,358.96, 28,973.64 and 17,017.52 is: 25,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,358.96 : 28,973.64 = 17,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,358.96/28,973.64 = 17,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,358.96x = 28,973.64 × 17,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,358.96x = 493,059,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,059,498.17/19,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,469.32

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