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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,774.71, 27,301.83 and 17,646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,774.71, 27,301.83 and 17,646.58 is: 24,363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,774.71 : 27,301.83 = 17,646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,774.71/27,301.83 = 17,646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,774.71x = 27,301.83 × 17,646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,774.71x = 481,783,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,783,927.24/19,774.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,363.65

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