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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.82, 27,152.19 and 17,111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.82, 27,152.19 and 17,111.17 is: 23,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.82 : 27,152.19 = 17,111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.82/27,152.19 = 17,111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.82x = 27,152.19 × 17,111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.82x = 464,605,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,605,738.96/19,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,675.60

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