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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,586.49, 27,009.63 and 17,426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,586.49, 27,009.63 and 17,426.31 is: 24,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,586.49 : 27,009.63 = 17,426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,586.49/27,009.63 = 17,426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,586.49x = 27,009.63 × 17,426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,586.49x = 470,678,185.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,678,185.37/19,586.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.76

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