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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,754.70, 27,116.38 and 17,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,754.70, 27,116.38 and 17,466.46 is: 23,975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,754.70 : 27,116.38 = 17,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,754.70/27,116.38 = 17,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,754.70x = 27,116.38 × 17,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,754.70x = 473,627,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,627,166.61/19,754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,975.42

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