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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,655.60, 27,152.30 and 17,530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,655.60, 27,152.30 and 17,530.46 is: 24,216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,655.60 : 27,152.30 = 17,530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,655.60/27,152.30 = 17,530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,655.60x = 27,152.30 × 17,530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,655.60x = 475,992,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,992,217.12/19,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,216.62

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