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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,652.84, 27,099.36 and 17,112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,652.84, 27,099.36 and 17,112.26 is: 23,596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,652.84 : 27,099.36 = 17,112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,652.84/27,099.36 = 17,112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,652.84x = 27,099.36 × 17,112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,652.84x = 463,731,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,731,294.15/19,652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,596.15

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