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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,371.96, 28,993.14 and 17,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,371.96, 28,993.14 and 17,030.52 is: 25,488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,371.96 : 28,993.14 = 17,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,371.96/28,993.14 = 17,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,371.96x = 28,993.14 × 17,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,371.96x = 493,768,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,768,250.63/19,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,488.81

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