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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,786.12, 27,317.54 and 17,657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,786.12, 27,317.54 and 17,657.96 is: 24,379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,786.12 : 27,317.54 = 17,657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,786.12/27,317.54 = 17,657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,786.12x = 27,317.54 × 17,657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,786.12x = 482,372,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,372,028.62/19,786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.31

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