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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,628.59, 27,075.29 and 17,116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,628.59, 27,075.29 and 17,116.71 is: 23,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,628.59 : 27,075.29 = 17,116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,628.59/27,075.29 = 17,116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,628.59x = 27,075.29 × 17,116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,628.59x = 463,439,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,439,751.72/19,628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,610.45

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