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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,824.50, 27,370.44 and 17,696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,824.50, 27,370.44 and 17,696.30 is: 24,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,824.50 : 27,370.44 = 17,696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,824.50/27,370.44 = 17,696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,824.50x = 27,370.44 × 17,696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,824.50x = 484,355,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,355,517.37/19,824.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.17

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