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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,682.16, 27,103.32 and 17,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,682.16, 27,103.32 and 17,585.52 is: 24,216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,682.16 : 27,103.32 = 17,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,682.16/27,103.32 = 17,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,682.16x = 27,103.32 × 17,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,682.16x = 476,625,975.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,625,975.93/19,682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,216.14

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