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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,643.59, 27,039.69 and 17,121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,643.59, 27,039.69 and 17,121.32 is: 23,567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,643.59 : 27,039.69 = 17,121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,643.59/27,039.69 = 17,121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,643.59x = 27,039.69 × 17,121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,643.59x = 462,955,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,955,185.19/19,643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,567.75

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