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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,605.32, 27,031.46 and 17,078.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,605.32, 27,031.46 and 17,078.12 is: 23,547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,605.32 : 27,031.46 = 17,078.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,605.32/27,031.46 = 17,078.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,605.32x = 27,031.46 × 17,078.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,605.32x = 461,646,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,646,517.66/19,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,547.00

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