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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,792.23, 27,326.01 and 17,664.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,792.23, 27,326.01 and 17,664.09 is: 24,387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,792.23 : 27,326.01 = 17,664.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,792.23/27,326.01 = 17,664.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,792.23x = 27,326.01 × 17,664.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,792.23x = 482,689,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,689,099.98/19,792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,387.81

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