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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,629.59, 27,076.67 and 17,117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,629.59, 27,076.67 and 17,117.71 is: 23,611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,629.59 : 27,076.67 = 17,117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,629.59/27,076.67 = 17,117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,629.59x = 27,076.67 × 17,117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,629.59x = 463,490,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,490,584.83/19,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,611.83

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