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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,719.56, 27,241.78 and 17,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,719.56, 27,241.78 and 17,062.35 is: 23,570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,719.56 : 27,241.78 = 17,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,719.56/27,241.78 = 17,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,719.56x = 27,241.78 × 17,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,719.56x = 464,808,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,808,699.67/19,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,570.95

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