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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.57, 28,932.99 and 17,479.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.57, 28,932.99 and 17,479.56 is: 26,166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.57 : 28,932.99 = 17,479.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.57/28,932.99 = 17,479.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.57x = 28,932.99 × 17,479.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.57x = 505,735,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,735,934.68/19,327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,166.56

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