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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,177.29, 26,461.37 and 17,627.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,177.29, 26,461.37 and 17,627.07 is: 24,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,177.29 : 26,461.37 = 17,627.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,177.29/26,461.37 = 17,627.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,177.29x = 26,461.37 × 17,627.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,177.29x = 466,436,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,436,390.95/19,177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.33

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