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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,433.63, 28,998.89 and 17,339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,433.63, 28,998.89 and 17,339.24 is: 25,873.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,433.63 : 28,998.89 = 17,339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,433.63/28,998.89 = 17,339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,433.63x = 28,998.89 × 17,339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,433.63x = 502,818,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,818,713.44/19,433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,873.64

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