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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,178.29, 26,462.75 and 17,628.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,178.29, 26,462.75 and 17,628.07 is: 24,323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,178.29 : 26,462.75 = 17,628.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,178.29/26,462.75 = 17,628.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,178.29x = 26,462.75 × 17,628.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,178.29x = 466,487,209.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,487,209.39/19,178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.71

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