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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.44, 28,932.81 and 17,479.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.44, 28,932.81 and 17,479.43 is: 26,166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.44 : 28,932.81 = 17,479.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.44/28,932.81 = 17,479.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.44x = 28,932.81 × 17,479.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.44x = 505,729,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,729,027.10/19,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,166.37

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