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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,767.48, 27,133.85 and 17,479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,767.48, 27,133.85 and 17,479.24 is: 23,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,767.48 : 27,133.85 = 17,479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,767.48/27,133.85 = 17,479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,767.48x = 27,133.85 × 17,479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,767.48x = 474,279,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,279,076.27/19,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,992.90

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