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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,689.16, 27,112.98 and 17,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,689.16, 27,112.98 and 17,592.52 is: 24,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,689.16 : 27,112.98 = 17,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,689.16/27,112.98 = 17,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,689.16x = 27,112.98 × 17,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,689.16x = 476,985,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,985,642.91/19,689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.80

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