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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,657.49, 27,154.89 and 17,532.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,657.49, 27,154.89 and 17,532.33 is: 24,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,657.49 : 27,154.89 = 17,532.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,657.49/27,154.89 = 17,532.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,657.49x = 27,154.89 × 17,532.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,657.49x = 476,088,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,088,492.59/19,657.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.20

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