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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,713.98, 27,138.85 and 17,819.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,713.98, 27,138.85 and 17,819.95 is: 24,531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,713.98 : 27,138.85 = 17,819.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,713.98/27,138.85 = 17,819.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,713.98x = 27,138.85 × 17,819.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,713.98x = 483,612,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,612,888.55/19,713.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,531.47

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