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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,812.76, 27,325.67 and 17,417.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,812.76, 27,325.67 and 17,417.61 is: 24,022.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,812.76 : 27,325.67 = 17,417.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,812.76/27,325.67 = 17,417.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,812.76x = 27,325.67 × 17,417.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,812.76x = 475,947,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,947,842.78/19,812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.29

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