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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,315.52, 26,641.66 and 17,727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,315.52, 26,641.66 and 17,727.32 is: 24,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,315.52 : 26,641.66 = 17,727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,315.52/26,641.66 = 17,727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,315.52x = 26,641.66 × 17,727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,315.52x = 472,285,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,285,232.15/19,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,451.08

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