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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,816.61, 27,323.01 and 17,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,816.61, 27,323.01 and 17,122.96 is: 23,609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,816.61 : 27,323.01 = 17,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,816.61/27,323.01 = 17,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,816.61x = 27,323.01 × 17,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,816.61x = 467,850,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,850,807.31/19,816.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,609.02

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