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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,587.49, 27,011.01 and 17,427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,587.49, 27,011.01 and 17,427.31 is: 24,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,587.49 : 27,011.01 = 17,427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,587.49/27,011.01 = 17,427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,587.49x = 27,011.01 × 17,427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,587.49x = 470,729,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,729,244.68/19,587.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,032.14

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