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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,656.60, 27,153.68 and 17,531.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,656.60, 27,153.68 and 17,531.46 is: 24,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,656.60 : 27,153.68 = 17,531.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,656.60/27,153.68 = 17,531.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,656.60x = 27,153.68 × 17,531.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,656.60x = 476,043,654.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,043,654.77/19,656.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.01

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