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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.29, 26,990.62 and 13,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.29, 26,990.62 and 13,277.22 is: 19,993.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.29 : 26,990.62 = 13,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.29/26,990.62 = 13,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.29x = 26,990.62 × 13,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.29x = 358,360,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,360,265.27/17,924.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.00

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