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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,655.03, 27,102.39 and 17,114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,655.03, 27,102.39 and 17,114.47 is: 23,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,655.03 : 27,102.39 = 17,114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,655.03/27,102.39 = 17,114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,655.03x = 27,102.39 × 17,114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,655.03x = 463,843,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,843,040.58/19,655.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,599.20

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