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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,720.06, 27,242.47 and 17,062.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,720.06, 27,242.47 and 17,062.85 is: 23,571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,720.06 : 27,242.47 = 17,062.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,720.06/27,242.47 = 17,062.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,720.06x = 27,242.47 × 17,062.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,720.06x = 464,834,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,834,093.93/19,720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,571.64

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