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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,364.80, 28,988.70 and 17,516.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,364.80, 28,988.70 and 17,516.74 is: 26,222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,364.80 : 28,988.70 = 17,516.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,364.80/28,988.70 = 17,516.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,364.80x = 28,988.70 × 17,516.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,364.80x = 507,787,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,787,520.84/19,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,222.19

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