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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,719.93, 27,242.29 and 17,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,719.93, 27,242.29 and 17,062.73 is: 23,571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,719.93 : 27,242.29 = 17,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,719.93/27,242.29 = 17,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,719.93x = 27,242.29 × 17,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,719.93x = 464,827,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,827,723.97/19,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,571.47

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